How to Make Mongolian Beef | Blackstone Griddles

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces salt intake; tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index; white sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier; canola oil is often less expensive.

Slice beef against the grain into thin strips.

Marinate beef in soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch for 15-20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add water and bring to a simmer.

Return beef to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add green onions and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Serve over cooked rice.

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