Mongolian Beef

Name: Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak ((sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch/6mm thick slices)); 2 teaspoons neutral oil ((such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)); 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry cooking sherry, optional)); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 3/4 cup hot water ((or hot low sodium chicken or beef stock)); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((optional)); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2/3 cup neutral oil; 1 teaspoon ginger ((minced)); 8 dried red chili peppers ((optional)); 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped)); 4 scallions ((white and green parts separated, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch/5cm pieces)); 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons/30ml water to make a slurry))

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

This Mongolian Beef Recipe is a crispy homemade version that's less sweet and more flavorful than restaurant versions you're probably used to. It's one of our top recipes for a reason!

Updated at: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:07:01 GMT