Mongolian Beef Recipe (2024)

Published: Sep 9, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Best Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe - Takeout inspired Mongolian Beef recipe made with thinly sliced stir-fried steak tossed in a mouthwatering garlic ginger sauce. Serve over steamed rice with fresh chopped green onions for the perfect meal!

Not only is this Mongolian Beef recipe so delicious, but it whips up in about 30 minutes. This recipe will serve 4 people, so if you are cooking for a larger crowd, simply double the recipe.

Ingredients you need to make Mongolian Beef:

Flank Steak or Sirloin Steak - You'll need about one pound of flank/sirloin steak to serve 4 people.

Fresh Ginger - I highly recommend using fresh ginger in this recipe. It adds such a delicious flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh - substitute 1 teaspoon ground ginger.

Fresh Garlic- I highly recommend using fresh garlic in this recipe. If you don't have fresh - substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

Soy Sauce - I recommend using low sodium soy sauce in this recipe. Kikkoman is my favorite.

Brown Sugar - Light or dark brown sugar both work great in this recipe.

Oyster Sauce - You can use regular oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce. You can find this in most regular grocery stores. I recommend Kikkoman.

Sesame Oil - A good pure quality sesame oil is best.

Rice Wine Vinegar - If you don't have rice wine vinegar, you can also use white wine vinegar in this recipe.

Water - For the sauce.

Cornstarch - This creates a delicious texture of the beef making it nice and tender.

Egg - This will go into the beef coating.

Green Onions - Fresh chopped green onions make for a delicious garnish.

Sesame Seeds - Optional garnish.

Tools to have on hand:

• Large Skillet - To cook the sauce and beef.
• Cooking Spoon/Spatula - For stirring the sauce and beef.
• Measuring Spoons + Cups - To properly measure all of your ingredients.
• Mixing Bowls - To mix the sauce and to toss the beef in coatings.

How to make the best Mongolian Beef:

In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients to make the sauce.

In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the sauce and bring to a low simmer until sauce lightly thickens. When done, pour sauce back into the mixing bowl. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.

Thinly slice beef into ¼" strips and toss in a large bowl. Toss beef with cornstarch. Add whisked egg to beef and toss to fully coat.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add beef to the hot skillet and begin to stir fry the beef. Stir beef frequently until no longer pink. Remove cooked beef from skillet and set aside on plate.

Carefully wipe any excess grease from the skillet. Pour sauce into the skillet and heat up over medium-high heat. Toss beef in sauce and stir fully coat. Remove from heat.

Serve Mongolian Beef with fresh chopped green onions and sesame seeds(optional) over steamed rice.

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