Mongolian Beef (Easy One Pan)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mongolian
Mongolian Beef (Easy One Pan)
Description
This recipe for Mongolian Beef features thin slices of beef flank or top sirloin, prepared by coating with cornstarch to achieve a slightly crisped surface when pan-fried. After cooking the beef in small batches to prevent overcrowding, aromatic garlic and ginger are sautéed briefly to release fragrance. A simple sauce made from low sodium soy sauce, water, and brown sugar is then simmered to develop a glossy glaze. The beef is returned to the pan to absorb the sauce, resulting in tender slices with a flavorful coating.
The dish is completed with fresh sliced green onions that add a subtle sharpness and color. The balance of sweet and savory elements is straightforward, letting the quality of cooked beef shine. The single-pan method reduces cleanup and captures the flavor in the pan sauce. Mongolian Beef is often served alongside steamed rice or noodles to complement the rich sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef Flank or Top Sirloin
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tsp ginger minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Slice Beef into 1/8 inch thick slices, against the grain.
- Combine together soy sauce, water and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Coat Beef with corn starch. Meanwhile, preheat a pan with oil. Cook beef in small batches without crowding a pan. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the same pan, cook for about a minute.
- Add sauce ingredients to the the pan, simmer for a minute.
- Add Beef back into to the sauce and let it all simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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