Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef
Ingredients
- 2 pounds NY strip steak, ribeye, or flank steak
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as, avocado, canola, grapeseed, or safflower oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Place the beef in the freezer for 15 minutes before ready to begin, this will help firm it up for slicing.
- Slice the beef against the grain in thin strips, about ¼ inch thick.
- Add the cornstarch to a large ziploc bag or bowl. Place the meat in the bag/bowl and shake or stir, until well coated. Pour out into a strainer or colander and shake off the excess cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and quickly sty stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until beef strips turn golden brown with crispy bits on the edges. Transfer beef to a plate.
- In the same pan used to cook the beef strips, cook the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using, for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar and stir to combine. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Place the beef strips back in the pan, tossing the beef in the sauce.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over white rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Air Fryer Instructions:
Follow the first 3 steps from the recipe above.
Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
Spray the air fryer basket with a neutral oil. Add the beef strips to the basket and air fry for 5 minutes, shake the basket or flip the beef halfway through cooking, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
While the steak is cooking, heat the oil in a large deep skillet or wok on the stove, over medium heat. Cook the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken up.
Remove the beef strips from the air fryer, and place them in the pan with the sauce, tossing the beef in the sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over white rice. Enjoy!
