Mongolian Beef
Take a break from takeout with this mouthwatering Mongolian beef recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef in a single layer and sear until browned and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet and toss with the sauce until well coated. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the beef.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1216mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.