Mongolian Beef (PF Changs Style)

 

Ingredients 

1 lb. flank steak (sliced into 1/4 in. thick slices)

5 cloves garlic , minced

1 jalapeno , seeded and diced

1 inch ginger , peeled and diced

3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional) 

2 tbsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. canola oil

Sauce:

1/2 C low sodium soy sauce

1/2 C brown sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch

Directions

1) Toss the sliced beef in a large bowl with 2 tbsp. cornstarch. Set aside.

2) Add all sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Set aside. 

3) Heat a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until hot. Add canola oil to coat bottom. Add jalapeno and ginger. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. 

4) Add garlic and sliced beef to the pan, evenly distributing the beef. Cook until the beef browns, aboit 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 

5) Stir the sauce and pour it into the pan with the beef. Mix well until everything is coated with the sticky sauce. Let simmer for a minute until thickened. 

6) Remove the pan from the heat and stir in scallions (if using). Serve over cooked white rice. 

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves: 2