Mongolian Beef
Ingredients ¼ cup approximately plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger ½ cup less sodium soy sauce ⅓ cup packed brown sugar 1 ½ pounds beef shaved steak see recipe intro for more info 3 tablespoons cornstarch 6 scallions trimmed and thinly sliced (white and green parts) Hot cooked brown or white rice to serve Directions In a small saucepan heat 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 30 seconds, then add the soy sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer, whisking frequently over medium heat. Allow it to simmer and reduce a bit, until it gets a glazey consistency, about 4 minutes. Set aside. Meanwhile, toss the shaved steak in a mixing bowl with the cornstarch until evenly distributed. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet (the bigger the be...