5 from 281 votes
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef features thin strips of flank steak stir-fried until caramelized and coated in a thick sauce made from hoisin, tamari, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. The dish is accented with toasted sesame oil and green onions, offering a sweet-savory flavor with tender, slightly crisped beef. It’s typically served with steamed rice or fried noodles for a full meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak cut into thin strips (this recipe also works great with chicken) (See note for vegan option, or beef tenderloin
- cornstarch for coating
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- For the sauce:
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce (a critical ingredient)
- hoisin sauce click link for recipe (highly recommended for the ULTIMATE flavor!, best homemade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup tamari (can substitute low sodium soy sauce but tamari has a much better/richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions cut into 2 inch pieces, bunches
Instructions
- Add some oil to a hot wok or heavy skillet. Lightly coat the beef strips in cornstarch and shake to remove excess. Stir-fry beef until caramelized on both sides. Remove the meat from the wok and set aside. Discard all but 2 teaspoons of the oil.
- To make sauce: Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add remaining sauce ingredients, except for the green onions. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.
- Return beef to the sauce and stir to coat. Add the green onions and stir again to coat. Simmer for 1 minute seconds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and/or crispy fried cellophane noodles.
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Notes
- For vegetarian or vegan versions, substitute beef with meatless beef strips, soy curls, or tofu cut into strips and cooked similarly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1028mg
(43%)
Potassium
497mg
(11%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1028mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.