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mongolian ground beef
Faiza Shabir

The BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe

The BEST Mongolian Beef is sweet, savory, and perfectly saucy with tender strips of beef coated in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. This takeout favorite comes together quickly in one pan and delivers bold flavor in every bite. It’s rich, slightly sticky, and absolutely perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a comforting, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry beef in batches until crispy and browned, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  5. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and water and stir until sugar dissolves.
  6. Simmer sauce for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Return beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying beef for crisp edges.
  • Adjust brown sugar to control sweetness.
  • Serve immediately over steamed rice for the best texture.

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