Description
Mongolian Beef is a classic Asian-inspired dish featuring tender slices of flank steak in a savory-sweet sauce. This homemade version is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned and crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger. Pour in the sauce and simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Return the beef to the pan, add green onions, and toss to coat. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
