mongolian beef

How To Make mongolian beef

• 1

  Slice steak against the grain into 1/4" thick slices. Dip into cornstarch coating both sides of beef. Let sit 10 minutes for the cornstarch to stick to beef.
• 2

  In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium low heat & add ginger & garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soy sauce & water before garlic burns. Dissolve sugar in sauce & raise heat to medium & let boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 3

  In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 C oil over medium high heat until it's hot but not smoking. Saute beef for 2 - 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef & drain on paper towels.
• 4

  Pour oil out of wok, then put back on stove over high heat. Add sauce; cook 1 minute. Add scallions; cook 1 minute. Add beef back, stir; cook 1 - 2 minutes. Serve over rice.
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