4.9 from 45 votes
30-Minute Mongolian Beef
Skip the takeout and make this homemade Mongolian Beef recipe instead! It tastes even better than the PF Chang's recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 681 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak , thinly sliced
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion , quartered
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 scallions cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Cut the beef thinly against the grain. Slices should be about 1/4 inch thick. Trim any large pieces of fat. Dab the beef dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a large bowl or shallow pie plate, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder and fine sea salt.
- Dredge the beef slices in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches so the meat doesn't touch, cook for 4-5 minutes or until the strips are fully cooked and browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and continue with the remaining beef.
- In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic and ginger. If the skillet is dry, add a small amount of additional oil (1-2 teaspoons). Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the water, soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring until combined and sugar has dissolved. Bring to a low simmer.
- Add the cooked beef back to the sauce, tossing to coat and reducing to low heat. Sauce will thicken in 2-4 minutes. Stir in the chopped scallions.
- Serve over rice or a bed of lettuce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1487mg
(62%)
Potassium
974mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1487mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 974mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.