Mongolian Beef

Name: Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ¼ cup approximately plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil ((divided)); 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger; ½ cup less sodium soy sauce; ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ pounds beef shaved steak ((see recipe intro for more info)); 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 scallions ((trimmed and thinly sliced; white and green parts)); Hot cooked brown or white rice ((to serve))

Instructions

Prep:8minCook:12min

This Mongolian beef recipe delivers bold, sweet-savory flavor with tender shaved beef tossed in a glossy sauce and quickly seared for caramelized edges. Dinner hits the table fast (in 20 minutes!) and satisfies the craving for takeout done right, complete with garlic, ginger, and scallions.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:11:54 GMT