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Craving P. F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef? A 15-Minute Fix!

Satisfy Cravings with 15-Minute P.F. Chang's Mongolian Beef

Craving P. F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef? A 15-Minute Fix! This dish is a quick and delicious option for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Slice thinly against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For coating the beef
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Can use regular soy sauce if needed
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark depending on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced, for authenticity
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, always opt for fresh
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For stir-frying; can use alternatives

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Beef: Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain. Marinate with soy sauce and baking soda for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat and Fry: Toss marinated beef in cornstarch. Heat oil and stir-fry beef in batches for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Make the Sauce: Remove beef, add garlic and ginger to pan. Mix soy sauce and brown sugar, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add beef back to sauce, toss to coat. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum tenderness, always slice the beef against the grain. Cook in batches to ensure crispy texture.

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