Description
Mongolian beef is a savory dish with tender sliced beef, cooked quickly with flavorful ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 3–4 green onions, sliced (green and white parts separated)
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of beef broth
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and sprinkle it with cornstarch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Stir and allow the sauce to bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the green parts of the green onions just before serving, and serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Consider substituting the flank steak with leaner cuts or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg