This American-Mongolian beef recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender strips of beef with a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Cooked rice, for serving
Directions
- Coat the sliced beef in cornstarch and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat and add the beef in batches. Cook until browned and crispy, then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in green onions, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve the American-Mongolian beef over cooked rice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Mongolian beef is actually not a traditional Mongolian dish but rather a Chinese-American creation.
The combination of savory soy sauce and sweet hoisin sauce gives this dish its signature flavor profile.