Mongolian Beef Recipe

Mongolian beef recipe is a flavorful Asian inspired dish made with tender slices of beef cooked in a rich savory sauce. The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This easy homemade dish is commonly served over steamed rice, making it a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner. Check out Mongolian Beef Recipe and other easy-to-make favorites.

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 large green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce

Directions

• Place the flank steak pieces and cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag and shake well so the beef is evenly coated. Let the coated steak rest for about 10 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the coated steak and cook while stirring until the beef becomes evenly browned, about 2 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked beef to a slow cooker.
• Add sliced onion, minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced ginger, and hoisin sauce to the slow cooker.
• Stir the ingredients gently until everything is well combined.
• Cover and cook on the low setting for about 4 hours until the beef becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
• Serve the Mongolian beef hot, preferably over steamed rice.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings