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Easy Crispy Copycat P.F. Changs Mongolian Beef Recipe to Make Tonight

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A quick and easy recipe to make crispy, tender Mongolian beef at home with a savory-sweet sauce, replicating the popular P.F. Chang’s dish but better.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (peanut oil preferred)
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef thinly, about ¼ inch thick against the grain. Slightly frozen steak is easier to slice.
  2. Toss the sliced beef in cornstarch until lightly coated. Shake off excess cornstarch.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
  4. Fry the beef in batches without overcrowding the pan for 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced garlic, and ginger.
  6. Drain oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Sauté minced garlic and ginger over medium heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  8. Return all crispy beef to the pan and toss quickly to coat evenly with the sauce. Add sliced green onions and optional red pepper flakes. Stir for another 30 seconds.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

Pat beef dry before coating to avoid soggy crust. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. Adjust sauce thickness by adding water if too thick or simmering longer if too thin. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Almond flour can substitute cornstarch for a nuttier crisp.

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