Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 2 New York Strip Steaks, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. minced ginger
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 green onions sliced into 1-inch pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

1. Season sliced steak with salt and pepper. Toss steak in cornstarch until fully and evenly coated. Set aside.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, water and sugar and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour sauce into a liquid measuring cup and set aside.
4. Place skillet back over heat and add remaining oil. Add steak and sear until evenly browned on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
5. Pour sauce back into skillet and stir together with beef. Simmer and allow sauce to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Toss in green onion and continue to cook for 1 more minute until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

Source: Spoon Fork Bacon