Description
Craving a delicious takeout-style dinner without leaving home? This 30-Minute Mongolian Beef is your answer! Tender strips of beef coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with hints of garlic and ginger—it’s a flavorful dish that’s quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Serve it over fluffy white rice or noodles for the ultimate weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook until browned and crispy on the edges, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is heated through and the sauce clings to the meat.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use chicken, shrimp, or tofu instead of beef for a different spin on this classic dish.
- Vegetables: Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for a nutritious boost.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Reduce the brown sugar if you prefer a less swe
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380-420
- Sugar: 8-10g
- Sodium: 680-780mg
- Fat: 22-28g
- Saturated Fat: 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12-16g
- Trans Fat: 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 28-35g
- Cholesterol: 80-100mg