A Sweet And Flavorful Dish — Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 8 ounces flank steak
• 1 tsp vegetable oil (plus 1/3 cup for frying)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (plus 1/4 cup, divided)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
• 5 dried red chili peppers (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 scallions, cut in 1 inch slices