Mongolian Beef

MONGOLIAN BEEF

INGREDIENTS

• 650 gr steak sliced against the grain into thin, bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and red pepper until combined.
2. Slice the steak thinly against the grain into bite sized pieces and place in large bowl.Toss the sliced flank steak and 1/2 cup cornstarch until evenly coated, and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium high heat. Once its nice and hot, cooking in batches add beef and cook just until browned and slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
4. Add the sauce into the pan and beef, simmer until thickened about 3-5 minutes.

Source: Butter Your Biscuit