500 g Beef (thinly sliced)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 green onions sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
rice for serving
In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Set aside. Season sliced steak with salt and pepper. Toss steak in cornstarch until fully and evenly coated. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil.
Add steak and sear until evenly browned on both sides. Pour sauce into the skillet and stir together with the beef. Simmer and allow sauce to thicken, 2-3 minutes. Toss in green onion and continue to cook for 1 more minute until sauce is thick.
Pour Mongolian beef over steamed rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.