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Mongolian Beef Stir Fry
5 from 4 votes

Mongolian Beef Stir Fry

Mongolian beef stir fry is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender juicy flank steak and just the right amount of spicy heat from red chilis.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak See Note 1
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water hot
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce regular
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
Stir Fry
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 5 red chili pepper optional, dried
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 8 scallions cut into 1-inch long slices
  • sesame seeds for garnish
Frying
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch for beef
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl mix together the sliced beef, oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, hot water, soy sauces and sesame oil.
  3. In another small bowl mix the cornstarch and water slurry for the sauce.
  4. Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Just before the oil starts to smoke, dredge the marinated beef slices in 1/3 cup of cornstarch until all pieces are evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the flank steak to the wok, and sear for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pieces over and sear the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove beef to a bowl.
  6. Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the garlic, ginger and dried chili peppers. After about 15 seconds, add the sauce.
  7. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. If too thick, add tablespoon or two of water.
  8. Add the beef and scallions to the wok and toss everything together for another 30 seconds. Serve with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Slice the flank steak into 3 long pieces cutting with the grain. Then slice each piece against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces (as shown). If preferred, slice into 1/4-inch pieces on the diagonal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1823mg (76%) Potassium 569mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1823mg 76%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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