P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef (Copycat Recipe)
This easy Mongolian Beef recipe tastes just like the classic from P.F. Chang’s—only better. Tender strips of beef coated in a rich, garlicky-sweet sauce, all made in your own kitchen in under 40 minutes.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
Beef:- 1–2 lbs beef (flank steak or stir-fry beef strips), sliced into thin strips
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 ⅔ cups brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef:
Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add to a zip-top bag with the beef strips. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor. When ready, drain and set the beef aside. - Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine sesame oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring until the sugar dissolves. - Thicken the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp cold water and 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch. Once the sauce starts to boil, lower the heat and stir in the cornstarch mix. Cook until it slightly thickens, then remove from heat. - Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Reduce heat to medium. - Combine:
Add ½ to 1 cup of the sauce to the beef (depending on how saucy you like it) and cook for another 1–2 minutes. - Serve:
Spoon the beef over rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!