Irresistible Mongolian Beef
Indulge in this delightful Mongolian Beef recipe featuring tender beef strips in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef flank steak
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Slice the beef flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch. Toss in the beef strips until evenly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer and cook until browned on each side (about 3 minutes per side).
- In another bowl, whisk together water and additional cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef along with any remaining marinade. Stir gently as it heats until thickened.
- Stir in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg