Delicious and Savory American Mongolian Beef Recipe

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Delicious and Savory American Mongolian Beef Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 15, 2024

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

  1. Coat the sliced beef in cornstarch and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in green onions, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  6. 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.