5 from 39 votes
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef features thinly sliced flank steak coated in cornstarch and lightly fried to a slightly crispy texture. The beef is coated in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes, then simmered until thickened. This balance creates a flavorful dish with tender beef and a glossy sauce, traditionally served over white rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
481 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 Tablespoons ginger or 1 t ginger powder, fresh
- 3/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1 cup water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
Garnish:
- green onions cut on the diagonal
- carrot shredded
Instructions
- Cut beef into thin pieces, against the grain.
- Place cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Coat and cover the beef with cornstarch mixture. Repeat to ensure it is completely coated.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 350 degrees).
- Cook for 2-4 minutes or until beef starts to get a little crispy on the edges. Repeat.
- Remove beef and let it rest.
- Remove most of the oil, leaving some behind. Saute garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red chili flakes. Bring to a boil and let boil for 4-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until it is thickened. Stir in beef and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and shredded carrots, if so desired.
- Serve with white rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
2122mg
(88%)
Potassium
772mg
(16%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2122mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.