Quick & Easy Mongolian Beef

Name: Quick & Easy Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin steak or skirt steak); 1/2 cup cornstarch (or potato starch); 5 thin slices ginger; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 red chili pepper (chopped); 1 green onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnishing); 2 tsp regular soy sauce; 1/4 tsp black pepper (or white pepper); 1/2 tsp baking soda (do not skip this!); 4 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark brown sugar will work); 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch); ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Tender crispy beef tossed in a sweet, savory sauce with a mild kick. This quick and easy Mongolian beef is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A delicious main dish that is better-than-takeout and great for the family!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:43:07 GMT