Where savory meets fresh, this Mongolian Beef recipe exists. A new take on the classic dish, this version is one that brings together the best parts of a “bowl meal” with the heartiness of a full plate. Does that make sense?
In a few words, it’s delicious. The meat is lean, while the sauce is perfectly sweet. But, note that it’s not nearly as sweet as it’s takeout counterpart – and we definitely prefer it this way! Sprinkle with some toasted sesame seeds at the end to pull everything together.
You’re going to love it! Enjoy!
Spicy Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons safflower oil
- 10-12 broccolini stalks, halved crosswise
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
- 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek chili paste
- 1/2 cup Tamari
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
- steamed rice for serving
- toasted sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the steak with the cornstarch. Toss to coat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the safflower oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- When the oil shimmers, working in batches, add the steak and cook until browned, 2 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a plate.
- To the same skillet of high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the broccolini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender., 4-5 minutes. Transfer the broccolini to the plate with the steak.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Give the pan a minute to adjust. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, ginger, and Sambal Oelek. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of water, the soy sauce, and the honey. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. cook until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Return the steak and broccolini to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the green onions.
- To serve, spoon the beef and broccolini over the rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and more green oinion.
