Mongolian Beef & Rice
Makes:
2 Servings
Ingredients
Beef:
•1 pound flank steak
•1/3 cup cornstarch
•1-2 TBSP oil
•1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
•1/4 cup water
•1/2 cup light brown sugar
•2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry)
•1 clove garlic , minced
•1 bunch green onion , chopped
Rice:
- 1 TBSP Butter
- 1 Cup Rice
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
Preparation
Preparation:
~ Slice the flank steak into 1/4” thin slices, across the grain of the meat.
~Add steak into a medium sized Bowl; sprinkle on 1/3 Cup cornstarch, mixing until steak is covered on all sides.
~Place 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef, until browned on both sides. *Work in 2 batches if working with a smaller pan, add more oil if needed.
~In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. *Mix slurry separate before adding to the mixture.
~In the same large pan; turn the heat to medium, add garlic and sauté for 20 seconds.
~Add sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
~Return beef to the pan with the sauce and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until warmed through.
~Add green onions.
Serve warm with a side of Beef Rice.
Rice:
~ Add 1 TBSP of Butter and 1 Cup of rinsed Rice to a small pot over medium heat; Stirring occasionally to prevent burning, cook for 5 minutes.
~ Add 2 Cups of Beef Broth; cover, bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for 15 min covered.
~Fluff rice with a fork.
Serve Warm.
Enjoy!