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Mongolian Beef with Green Onions

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Chinese
Mongolian Beef with Green Onions
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water to create a savory mixture.
4
Increase the heat to medium-high; stir until the sauce boils and slightly thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside temporarily.
5
Place beef slices into a large bowl; add cornstarch and mix until the beef is thoroughly coated in the starch.
6
Set aside for about 10 minutes, allowing most of the cornstarch to be absorbed by the beef.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Gently shake off any excess cornstarch from the beef slices and carefully drop them into hot oil, a few at a time, stirring briefly and frying until the edges become crispy, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove the beef with a large slotted spoon; drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9
Remove any remaining oil from the skillet, then heat it over medium heat; add beef slices and stir in the prepared sauce. Add chopped green onions and bring to a boil; cook until the onions have just softened and are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Serve and indulge in the delicious dish!