# Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef is a popular and easy-to-make dish that is a staple in many home rotations.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs flank steak thinly sliced against grain
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbs shaoxing
- 1 Tbs oil
- 1 Tbs water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbs cornstarch
- 0.25 C light brown sugar
- 0.75 C water
- 0.5 C low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbs dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbs canola oil
- 3 Tbs minced garlic
- 2 Tbs minced ginger
- 3 whole dried chili
- 2 Tbs cornstarch mixed with cold water
- 3 scallions cut into 1 inch pieces
- a little bit salt
- a little bit pepper
- a little bit garlic powder
- a little bit onion powder
- a little bit paprika
- a little bit chili powder
- a little bit cumin
- a little bit oregano
- a little bit thyme
- a little bit rosemary
- a little bit dried parsley

## Instructions

1. Marinate the flank steak with soy sauce, shaoxing, oil, water, baking soda, and cornstarch for one hour.
2. Coat the beef in cornstarch and shake off any excess.
3. Sear the beef on both sides on high heat until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Do not overcook.
4. For the sauce, combine light brown sugar, water, low sodium soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
5. Sauté garlic, ginger, chili, and canola oil for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the sauce to the sautéed ingredients and bring to a boil.
7. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and boil for 3-4 minutes.
8. Add the seared beef and coat it with the sauce.
9. Garnish with scallions.

## Tips

- The key to getting the beef tender is slicing against the grain and velveting the meat.
- Do not overcook the beef when searing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/186koKmhjg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ffb98c5-6194-4cce-a453-df80ee097570
- Extracted: 2026-02-14

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