Go Back
P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef

P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef

The ultimate comfort food, P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef combines tender beef with a rich, savory sauce that's absolutely irresistible. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this copycat recipe lets you enjoy restaurant-quality flavors at home. Make it tonight and share the love!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak sliced with the grain into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely minced
  • 1/2 cup light or reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed (light may be substituted)
  • 1 to 2 green onions sliced into thin rounds for garnishing
  • 1 sesame seeds optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. To a large ziptop bag, add the steak slices, cornstarch, seal, and toss to coat. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
  2. To a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and heat over medium-high for about 1 minute, or just until garlic is fragrant, taking care not to scorch it.
  3. Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and allow it to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened and reduced. Taste the sauce and make any necessary flavor adjustments.
  4. While the sauce simmers, sear the steak. To a large skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and steak. Cook over medium-high or high heat until steak is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes, flipping the pieces intermittently to ensure even cooking.
  5. Add the soy sauce mixture, noting it will bubble up. Toss meat to coat it evenly with the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 3 minutes at medium-high heat before reducing heat to low and simmering for 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened to taste. Give mixture a final stir to coat all pieces evenly.
  6. Evenly garnish with the green onions, sesame seeds, and serve immediately. Beef is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You want the strips to stay intact, so slice the beef with the grain rather than against.