30-Minute Mongolian Beef
This quick and delicious Mongolian Beef recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With tender beef and a savory sauce, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1½ pound sirloin steak, 1-inch thick
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- to taste red pepper flakes or chili oil
- ⅓ cup reduced sodium tamari sauce or soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 8 stalks scallions, green parts only cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice the steak into ¼-inch slices and flatten with a meat pounder. Coat with cornstarch in a ziploc bag.
- Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak in a single layer for 30 seconds per side, in batches. Set aside and sprinkle with salt.
- Sauté ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in the pan for 10-15 seconds.
- Add tamari (or soy sauce), water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Fold in the steak and let the sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat, add scallions, and stir to combine. Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
For extra spice, feel free to adjust the amount of chili oil or red pepper flakes.