Do you want more 30 minute meals? Try these Salmon Bowls, Chicken Street Tacos, Peanut Noodles, and Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
What I LOVE about this recipe:
More Affordable than a restaurant– I love making my own version of restaurant favorites at home, so I can save money and control the ingredients. This dish isn’t authentic, but it tastes amazing. Don’t miss my Chow Mein, Kung Pao Chicken or Shrimp, and General Tso’s Chicken. Simple Ingredients – Mongolian beef ingredients are simple. Pick up the steak, and you probably have every other ingredient in your pantry. 30 Minute Meal – It is still possible to make a homemade, delicious meal for your family in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a busy evening.
Recipe Variations:
Add Broccoli (I like to steam my broccoli with the rice as it finishes cooking). Serve over brown rice, fried rice or in a lettuce cup. Make it vegetarian or vegan by substituting tofu.
Make Ahead Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make the sauce ahead by mixing all sauce ingredients and storing them in the refrigerator before using. You can also slice the meat ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready cook. Cook Steak: Place 1 Tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook beef in small batches, just until browned on both sides, flipping once, about 30-seconds on each side. Remove beef to a plate. Make Mongolian Beef Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. In the same large pan you used to cook the beef, add the ginger and garlic then sauté for 20 seconds. Add sauce mixture then simmer, cooking until slightly thickened. Combine and Serve: Return beef to the pan with the sauce then toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until warmed through. Add green onions then serve homemade mongolian beef warm, over hot cooked rice. I originally shared this recipe July 2017. Updated December 2019 and January 2024.
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