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This copycat recipe is so easy to make in 30 min or less (start to finish) and tastes 100x better!
Let’s just say this isn’t any kind of Mongolian beef dish here. It’s almost an exact replica of PF Chang’s, a takeout favorite. With thinly sliced, crisp-tender beef swimming in that oh-so-heavenly garlicky, sweet/savory sauce.
It is incredibly easy to make right at home in 30 minutes or less start to finish, and it tastes so much better than the restaurant-version, mainly because you get to control your salt and sugar content.
Plus, the leftovers are even better for lunch the very next day.
PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef Copycat Recipe
Yield: 4servings
Prep: 10 minutesminutes
Cook: 20 minutesminutes
Total: 30 minutesminutes
This copycat recipe is so easy to make in 30 min or less (start to finish) and tastes 100x better!
In a large bowl, combine flank steak and cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet. Working in batches, add beef and fry until browned and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
Add beef and soy sauce mixture to the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions.
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.
for the soy sauce mixture
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside.