Mongolian Beef
Mongolian beef is a delightful dish featuring tender strips of flank steak marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic and ginger. This quick-to-prepare recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and chop green onions; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch mix. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Remove beef; add garlic and ginger to skillet and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, and sesame oil; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked beef and green onions back into the skillet until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg