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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian Beef is a quick, savory, and slightly sweet stir-fry featuring tender beef slices coated in a glossy garlic-soy sauce with scallions. Perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 5 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
  2. In a bowl, toss the beef slices with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. In another bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the sauce.
  4. Add vegetable oil to the hot pan, then sear the beef in batches for 2 minutes per side. Set aside once browned.
  5. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the sauce and let it simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat. Add green onions and stir briefly.
  8. Drizzle sesame oil on top and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Freeze the beef slightly before slicing for easier cuts.
  • Double the sauce for extra drizzling over rice.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 1050mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: mongolian beef, quick stir fry, asian beef recipe, easy dinner