Miss your favorite Mongolian beef from P.F. Chang’s? You’re in luck! Making this Quick 30-Minute Mongolian Beef at home is surprisingly easy and can bring those delicious flavors right into your kitchen. With tender slices of beef bathed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a special treat. You can also customize it to your taste by adding fresh veggies or a kick of spice! Serve this flavorful beef over rice or noodles for a quick and satisfying dinner.
This recipe comes together in a flash, so having all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking is key. Make sure to get the steak out of the fridge in advance to reach room temperature. While flank steak is a classic choice, I personally love using tender cuts like sirloin or strip steak for their rich flavor. Be sure to measure out your dry and liquid ingredients ahead of time. As you grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop the scallions, imagine how wonderful your kitchen will smell. You’re all set – let’s get cooking!
To make the Quick 30-Minute Mongolian Beef, you will need the following ingredients:
Slice the steak into ¼-inch slices. Lay the slices flat and cover with plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the beef to flatten it.
Put the meat in a resealable plastic bag and add ⅓ cup cornstarch. Massage the steak and cornstarch together to ensure each piece is fully coated.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat ¼ cup canola oil and add the steak pieces in a single layer. Cook the steak for 30 seconds on each side in batches to avoid overcrowding. Once cooked, remove the steak to a plate and sprinkle with salt.
Add 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 4 tablespoons minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to taste (or chili oil for more spice) and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
Stir in ⅓ cup reduced-sodium tamari (or soy sauce), ½ cup water and ⅓ cup brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the steak back to the pan and let the sauce thicken, for 20-30 seconds.
Turn off the heat and add the scallions. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately over white rice or rice noodles.
Skip the takeout restaurant and make this 30-Minute Mongolian Beef if you need an easy and fast meal. It features tender beef tossed in a thick Asian-inspired sauce and topped with scallions for a delightful bite and a pop of color. Made it? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Yum!
Simply amazing dish!
Delicious! Made this for my husband after a long day and it was a hit. So easy to whip up and the flavors took me back to our favorite restaurant.
I felt like a chef making this Mongolian beef. My friends were impressed and it brought back memories of our dinner at P.F. Chang's. Super fast to cook and the flavors were just divine, I added extra bell peppers.
This Mongolian Beef is superb! I made it for my friends during game night, and they all loved it. The flavors were incredible and it took no time at all to prepare. I’m so proud of how it turned out. Satisfying dish indeed!
Superb recipe! Amazed.
Absolutely fabulous dish!
Delicious! Made it last night, family loved it!
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