Healthy Mongolian Beef Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 Servings
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Healthy Mongolian Beef Recipe
Description
The Healthy Mongolian Beef recipe centers on 2-inch flank steak pieces dusted with tapioca flour, which crisps up when seared with avocado oil. The coating provides texture and helps thicken the coconut aminos-based sauce during cooking. Garlic and freshly grated ginger add pungent aromatics, while cider vinegar contributes a gentle acidity to balance the sauce's savory notes. Coconut aminos serve as a soy sauce alternative, giving the dish a slightly different umami flavor.
Cooking involves searing the beef in two stages: an initial browning to create a caramelized exterior, then simmering in the thickened sauce until it coats the meat thoroughly. The addition of green onions at the end adds a bright touch and mild crunch.
This dish is suitable as a main course served with steamed rice or accompanying vegetables. The sauce clings well to beef strips, making it ideal for a hearty yet health-conscious meal.
Tapioca flour may be substituted with gluten-free all-purpose flour without significantly changing the texture. The beef should be sliced just before cooking to maintain tenderness and coated evenly to ensure a crisp exterior.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour *
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 3 green onions sliced into 2-inch pieces, scallions
Instructions
- Cut the flank steak into 2-inch pieces (thin strips turn out more tender!) and place in a mixing bowl. Add the tapioca flour along with a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until the beef is well-coated.
- In a measuring cup or mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, the minced garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, water, and cider vinegar and set aside until ready to use.
- Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add the floured beef and brown for 3 to 5 minutes, until one or two sides of the beef have a nice sear.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick and the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season the beef with sea salt to taste.
- Stir in the chopped green onion and serve with choice of sides!
Notes
- You can replace tapioca flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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