5 from 9 votes
Easy Mongolian Shaved Beef Recipe
Say goodbye to bland, rubbery steak and say hello to tender and flavorful slivers of Mongolian Shaved Beef Recipe. This easy thinly sliced shaved steak dish is simmered in a sweet and spicy ginger garlic sauce and garnished with fresh green onions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
447 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/3 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 green onion stalks
Instructions
- Freeze the steak for about 45-60 minutes first to make it easier to slice thinly.
- Slice the steak against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add in the beef slices and marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Place a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat, add the oil, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Sauté the minced ginger and garlic for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Turn the heat to high, and add the thin beef slices together with the marinade. Make sure not to crowd the pan (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook the beef for about 2 minutes, turning pieces to cook all sides.
- Add brown sugar, beef broth, and green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes (taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings according to your own preference). Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- To get the neatest cut, try freezing the steak for about an hour. When it’s frozen, it’ll be much easier to accurately slice it into ultra-thin slices.
- Marinate the thin-sliced steak before cooking: Marinating your steak will lead to a more tender texture and lots of umami flavor for this Asian-inspired dish.
- This beef cooks quickly over high heat. Be careful not to overcook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
1222mg
(51%)
Potassium
401mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.