Crispy Mongolian Beef - Chinese Takeout So Simple

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while white sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef in soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove beef and drain excess oil, leaving a tablespoon in the skillet.

Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in scallions and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.

Return beef to the skillet and add rice vinegar and sesame oil, tossing to combine.

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Serve immediately over steamed rice.

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