Create a delicious copycat version of PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef at home. This recipe is perfect for takeout fans looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Author:Lena Maxwell
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-fry
Cuisine:Chinese-American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the seared beef to the skillet. Toss to coat the beef in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is heated through and coated in the glossy sauce.
Serve immediately over cooked white rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For a more tender steak, you can freeze it for about 30 minutes before slicing. This makes it easier to slice thinly.
Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preference for heat.
If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute with an additional tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of sugar.