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Mongolian Beef Recipe

Take-out copycat recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ pounds petite boneless sirloin steak or a similar cut of beef, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 bunches green onions
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce and cornstarch together.
  2. Add sliced beef to soy sauce mixture, and toss to coat.
  3. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk hoisin sauce, sherry, and sugar together in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  5. Chop green onions into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add garlic, ginger, and beef with its sauce. Quickly toss to combine.
  8. Let the beef cook for 30 seconds without stirring. 
  9. Stir in green onions, and cook, stirring regularly, until they're just starting to wilt. 
  10. Pour the hoisin sauce mixture in along with the sesame oil, and cook until just thickened.
  11. I serve this over rice topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. 

Notes

  • Soy sauce: I prefer to use lite or reduced-sodium soy sauce in this recipe. It keeps the sauce from getting overly salty.
  • Steak: Flank steak is another great choice for this recipe.
  • This recipe moves pretty quickly. It's a good idea to gather all of the ingredients and have them ready before beginning.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 792mg (33%) Potassium 439mg (13%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 792mg 33%
Potassium 439mg 9%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.