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Mongolian Beef
This Mongolian beef recipe is thinly sliced steak that's seared until crispy, then coated in a sweet and savory sauce. A take out favorite that's super easy to make at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and 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
- Flank steak is easiest to slice thin when it's partially frozen. Place your meat in the freezer about 30 minutes before you plan to use it. Be sure to slice it against the grain for the most tender beef.
- You want the meat to sear and not steam, so you'll need to avoid adding too much meat at once to the pan. I cook my beef strips in a single layer in batches so that it all ends up browned and delicious. Use a very large pan, or a wok if you have one.
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
(18%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.