Saleh’s Plate · By Saleh Alkhalifa

Classic Mongolian Beef

Cook Classic Mongolian Beef with Saleh’s Plate.

Ingredients

Beef & Marinade

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce and 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil and 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

Stir-Fry

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2-3 green onions, cut into 2-inch strips
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, extra green onions

Instructions

  1. Toss beef with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, hoisin (if using), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet/wok on high. Sear beef in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
  4. In the same pan, pour in the sauce. Simmer 2-3 min until slightly thickened.
  5. Return beef to pan, toss with sauce. Stir in green onions. Cook 1-2 more minutes.
  6. Over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish as desired.