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Mongolian Beef Easy Recipe
This is a quick and easy Mongolian Beef recipe where beef is first stir-fried and then the thickened sauce is added later. All done under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 589 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds beef (loin, sirloin, tenderloin) - cut into thin strips
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 clove garlic - finely minced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 big carrots - julienned
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- green onion and sesame seeds - for garnishing
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ground pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- In a big bowl, toss together beef strips and cornstarch until all sides of the meat are fully covered.
- In a wok or saute pan, heat oil over high. Add in beef slices and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook so the beef remains tender. If the pan is too small, do this in two batches. Remove the beef from oil and set aside.
- In the same pan with oil, pour the liquid mixture and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and becomes thicker.
- Add the pre-cooked beef and carrots and cook for another minute or two just to let the flavor seep in.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion and serve with rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1158mg
(48%)
Potassium
490mg
(14%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1158mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.