Mongolian Beef

Of course, you know I had to post a new Asian inspired meal. We can't seem to eat enough of these kinds of meals and we are rarely ever disappointed.

This dish was served with some veggie "fried" rice and mandarin oranges.

Mongolian Beef
Serves: 4 - 5
Adapted by: http://www.handletheheat.com/2010/09/take-out-at-home-mongolian-beef.html

Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, sliced into strips across the grain
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 to 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large scallions, sliced

Directions
-In a mixing bowl, toss strips of beef with the cornstarch. Shake off any excess cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper.
-In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
-Heat 1/2 the canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and saute. Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes. Set the liquid mixture aside in a bowl.
-Turn the heat up on the wok and add additional canola oil. Add strips of beef and cook until cooked thoroughly or to the temperature you desire.
-Once beef is almost finished cooking, add the liquid mixture and toss together to combine well. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
-Serve on a plate and top with some sliced scallions

Enjoy! :)