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Flavorful Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry: A Quick and Delicious Weeknight Recipe


  • Author: Kimberly

Ingredients

– 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 medium carrots, julienned
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon grated ginger
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
– 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish


Instructions

1. Toss the thinly sliced steak with cornstarch until fully coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and stir-fry the carrots and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.