PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef Copycat

Source: https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/pf-changs-mongolian-beef-recipe-copycat

Ingredients:

- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced across the grain

- 1/4 cup cornstarch

- 1 cup vegetable oil

- 2 green onions thinly sliced on diagonal into 1 inch pieces

Sauce:

- 1/2 cup soy sauce

- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar

- 1/2 cup water

- 1 tablespoon minced garlic

- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced

- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or vegetable oil

Optional:

- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

- other vegetables cut small

Instructions:

Prepare the Beef:

Add the sliced flank steak to a large bowl and mix with the cornstarch until the cornstarch is evenly distributed.

Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Once hot, add the beef and fry until browned and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Stir the meat around a little so that it cooks evenly. Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the oil from the skillet.

Make the Sauce:

In a medium saucepan over low/medium heat, add the oil, followed by the garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for 30 seconds, then whisk in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and water. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes, adding vegetables if desired. Set aside.

Add Beef:

Add beef back to the skillet with the sauce mixture and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions.

Garnish with sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately over rice.