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Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef features thinly sliced flank steak coated in cornstarch, pan-seared for a caramelized exterior, then tossed in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, dark brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. The dish combines savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors, with tender beef pieces coated in a thickened sauce and finished with scallion pieces for freshness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
433 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium, lite
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 talks scallions , green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain (the grain is the length of the steak) the long way in 1/4 inch thick pieces and add it to a ziploc bag with the cornstarch.
- Press the steak around in the bag making sure each piece is fully coated with cornstarch and leave it to sit.
- Add the canola oil to a large frying pan and heat on medium high heat.
- Add the steak, shaking off any excess corn starch, to the pan in a single layer and cook on each side for 1 minute.
- If you need to cook the steak in batches because your pan isn't big enough do that rather than crowding the pan, you want to get a good sear on the steak, and if you crowd the pan, your steak with steam instead of sear.
- When the steak is done cooking remove it from the pan.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce, water and dark brown sugar to the pan and let it come to a boil.
- Add the steak back in and let the sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds.
- The cornstarch we used on the steak should thicken the sauce, if you find it isn't thickening enough add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir to dissolve the cornstarch and add it to the pan.
- Add the green onions, stir to combine everything, and cook for a final 20-30 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1152mg
(48%)
Potassium
510mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.