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5 from 1 vote

Mongolian Beef (PF Chang Clone)

Adapted from food.com
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: kid friendly, pressure cooker
Servings: 8
Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large green onions sliced
  • frying oil

Sauce

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Dredge & Fry Beef Strips

  • Heat frying oil to 350*.
  • Slice flank steak against the grain into 1/4" thick bite-size pieces while tilting the kinfe blade at an angle (45* or so).
  • Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish and dredge the steak pieces in the fryer. Do not overcrowd fryer.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the edges begin to darken. Do not over cook.
  • Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all beef is cooked.
  • Set aside.

Make The Sauce

  • In a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil over med/low heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic. Stir for a minute.
  • Add soy sauce and water.
  • Dissolve the brown sugar in the mixture.
  • Raise heat to medium and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Combine and Serve

  • Add cooked beef strips and green onions to the sauce, stirring until well mixed.
  • Serve over steamed rice.