Easy Mongolian Beef (30 Minutes)

Name: Easy Mongolian Beef (30 Minutes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (); 1/2 cup cornstarch (or as needed); 1 tsp ginger (thinly sliced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 red chili pepper (de-seeded, chopped); 1 green onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted kind); 2 tsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 1/4 tsp black pepper (); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 4 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp sesame oil (toasted kind); 1 tbsp cornstarch (); ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Thinly sliced beef with a golden, crispy coating is tossed in a sticky sweet and savory sauce with a mild kick. This easy Mongolian beef recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. The beef stays tender inside while the thick sauce clings to every crispy piece.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:00:23 GMT