This copycat P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef recipe is loaded with rich Asian flavors from the ginger, garlic, sesame, and soy. I love it when I can recreate a restaurant dish and make it taste as good at home, if not better, and it’s extremely easy! It’s ready in 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Or picky eaters, if you happen to have one! Rather than frying the beef in a wok with excess oil, I seared it in a skillet with just a bit of oil. The beef is wonderfully tender thanks to the tenderizing properties of cornstarch and so juicy from all the sauce. The sauce tastes so authentic and is where it’s at with this dish. It’s so simple but really is the star of the show for me at home. You’ll likely have extra, and it’s great over rice.
Ingredients for This Recipe
You’ll need the following basic ingredients for this better-than-P.F. Chang’s Mongolian beef recipe:
Flank steak Cornstarch Olive oil Sesame oil Garlic Fresh ginger Soy sauce – I used reduced sodium Dark brown sugar Green onions Sesame seeds
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Mongolian Beef from P.F. Chang’s
This is such a fast and easy recipe for Mongolian beef that everyone adores! Follow my easy and straightforward steps:
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