Mongolian Beef Recipe Better Than Takeout in 35 Mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Sesame seeds (optional)