Description
This 30-minute Mongolian beef recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender flank steak with a savory and sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 scallions sliced into 1-inch pieces (green parts only)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Cook the beef: Toss flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and ginger, then stir in beef and cook until browned.
- Combine everything: Pour in the sauce and cook until the beef is coated and the sauce thickens. Stir in scallions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg