# Mongolian Beef

A sweet, savory, and sticky beef stir-fry that is better than takeout, served hot over steamed rice.

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

## Ingredients

- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 green onions, cut into pieces
- Dried red chilies
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 0.5 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain.
2. Toss the flank steak with baking soda, water, soy sauce, and corn starch to make it extra tender and juicy.
3. Let the beef sit for 15-20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and hoisin sauce to make the sauce.
5. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat.
6. Sear the beef in a hot skillet until crispy on the edges.
7. Remove the beef and set aside.
8. In the same pan, cook red onions, green onions, and dried chilies for 1-2 minutes.
9. Pour in the sweet and savory sauce and simmer.
10. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy and thickened.
11. Toss the beef back in until every piece is coated.
12. Garnish with green onion tops.
13. Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy every sticky, savory bite.

## Equipment

- skillet
- pan
- wok
- bowl

## Tips

- Let the beef sit for 15–20 minutes after mixing with baking soda, soy sauce, and cornstarch for extra tenderness.
- Sear beef in batches until browned and slightly crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTB6T3cCq/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/70cc79cb-5973-4fab-af58-c30f78d74c93
- Extracted: 2026-05-29

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