Easy Beef Mongolian (30-Minute Recipe) | Chef Saadat I Epic Crispy Takeout Mongolian Beef at Home

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken offers a leaner option, while pork is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier; canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

Slice beef thinly against the grain and marinate in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

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

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in brown sugar and red pepper flakes, mixing until dissolved.

Add water to the skillet, bringing the mixture to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate chopped scallions and sesame oil, cooking for an additional minute.

Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with extra scallions if desired.

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