One of my favorite places to eat at is PF Changs. I absolutely LOVE this spot and my favorite dish is the Mongolian Beef. I’m excited to share a knock off version of the sauce. I’ve tried different versions that I have found online. I have yet to find one that I love, so I decided to try my hand. I think you will like this!
Instead of adding to a beef stir fry, I decided to add it to my families favorite meatballs. These are perfect either as a GREAT party appetizer or served with steamed rice for a main course. How ever you go, you won’t go wrong! This is one of my favorites for a tailgate party, however.
I’m using my basic meatball recipe which can be found here. These are perfect any way you serve them. I love to make large batches when cooking and then freeze what isn’t needed for that dinner. No space in the freezer? I use freezer bags which I lay flat and mark with sharpie the food, date, and time. This stacks beautifully in the freezer freeing up much needed space.
Recipe Highlights:
- Use low sodium soy sauce and any added salt sparingly. The other recipes I have found tend to be really salty which is truly almost impossible to change after the fact.
- If you are using frozen meatballs from a previous cook, add the meatballs to the sauce while cooking. This will warm them without drying them out.
- If you decide to microwave frozen meatballs, wrap them in a damp/wet paper towel to add steam while warming. Do not over warm this way, they will dry out if you do.
CopyCat PF Changs Mongolian Sauce
Ingredients
PF Changs Copycat Mongolian Sauce
- 4 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1½ tsp Ground Ginger
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1½ Cup Water
- 1⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 4 Sprigs Green Onion Chopped
Cornstarch Slurry
- 3 Tbsp Cold Water
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except Cornstarch Slurry in saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer while stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry.
- Stir Cornstarch Slurry in saucepan and continue to stir until mixture is warm.
- Top your favorite dish with sauce and then sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- The full meatball recipe is here.
- If using frozen meatballs, add them to saucepan so they are warming during the cooking process.
- Use this to top any stir fry or as a dip.
- If serving for a party or tailgate, place in crockpot to keep warm.
