Description
Mongolian Beef is a mouthwatering stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Enhanced with fresh ginger and garlic, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Serve it over rice or noodles to create a satisfying meal that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1. Toss sliced flank steak in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips in batches until browned (about 2 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add soy sauce and brown sugar; stir until dissolved.
- 4. Return beef to the skillet along with green onions; toss to combine and heat through (1-2 minutes).
- 5. Serve over rice or noodles, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra veggies. Spice things up with red pepper flakes if desired.