Mongolian Beef – A Flavorful Easy Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into a mouthwatering Mongolian Beef recipe that will transport you to the flavors of Asia!
This classic dish, often found on Chinese takeout menus, is surprisingly easy to make at home, and with a few simple ingredients, you’ll be enjoying tender strips of beef, coated in a rich and savory sauce, in no time.

Start by combining cornstarch and broth in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Then, add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, and set the mixture aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until they’re no longer pink, then remove them from the pan and keep them warm. Editor’s Tip: Make sure the pan is hot, hot, hot, or the meat will steam instead of sear, resulting in a less-than-tender texture.

Next, stir-fry the onions in the remaining oil until they’re crisp-tender, about three to four minutes. Then, add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil, cooking and stirring until it thickens, about two minutes.
Reduce the heat and add the beef back to the pan, cooking until just heated through. Serve the stir-fried beef with steamed white rice and a side of your favorite vegetables, like bok choy or broccoli.

For an added bonus, try using a rice cooker to prepare your rice, as it will result in perfectly cooked grains every time. And don’t forget to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.

So, are you ready to give this mouthwatering Mongolian Beef recipe a try? Let’s head over to the recipe aisle and get cooking!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef strips
- 1 onion
- Steamed white rice
- Vegetables (like bok choy or broccoli)
Instructions
- 1. Combine cornstarch and broth in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
- 2. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the mixture and set aside.
- 3. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat.
- 4. Add the beef strips and cook until they are no longer pink, then remove them from the pan and keep warm.
- 5. Stir-fry the onions in the remaining oil until crisp-tender, about three to four minutes.
- 6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil, cooking and stirring until it thickens, about two minutes.
- 7. Reduce the heat and add the beef back to the pan, cooking until just heated through.
- 8. Serve the stir-fried beef with steamed white rice and a side of your favorite vegetables.
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