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Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef features thinly sliced flank steak coated in cornstarch, quickly seared for a browned exterior, and tossed in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. The sauce is thickened and accented with toasted sesame oil and fresh green onions, resulting in a tender meat dish with a sweet-savory balance ideal for serving over rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs flank steak thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the flank steak and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Add the meat in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper (keeping in mind the sauce has plenty of salt in it!). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
- Remove the meat from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add the cornstarch to the sauce and bring to a boil; boil for 30-60 seconds until just thickened.
- Add the meat and green onions to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice if desired.
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Notes
- Partially freeze flank steak for about 30 minutes to make thin slicing easier; always slice against the grain for tenderness.
- Cook the beef in batches in a large pan or wok to ensure it sears properly instead of steaming.
- Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper during searing, remembering the sauce already contains salty soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1400mg
(58%)
Potassium
615mg
(13%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.