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One Skillet Mongolian Beef and Broccoli

This sweet and savory Mongolian beef and broccoli recipe is the perfect copycat recipe for takeout Chinese food at home! Save the dollars (and calories) with this homemade version of Mongolian beef.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mongolian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces broccoli florets
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup cold water plus additional as needed
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger or about ¼ teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic  or about ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 lb. flank steak trimmed of fat and sliced thin against the grain

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar until completely combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli and stir for about 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add meat to the skillet in a single layer (still over high heat) and cook for about 1 minute – do not stir or move the meat while it is browning. Flip the meat, cook on the other side for about 30 more seconds, and then remove to the plate with the broccoli.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil, then allow to simmer while whisking until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes). If the sauce gets too thick, just add additional water until it reaches desired consistency. Add broccoli and beef back to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • To ensure the most tender beef slices, cut across the grain. For the easiest cutting, freeze the flank steak for about 15-20 minutes before preparing the recipe.
  • Want spicy Mongolian beef? Chili oil or red pepper flakes will kick up the heat.
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet – you want to cook the beef in a single layer to ensure it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Toss in some white onion slices, green onions, or scallions for a more authentic flavor.
  • Cooking for two? Just cut the recipe in half or prepare the full recipe and enjoy the leftovers the next day! Cold Chinese food is a thing… right?!
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and thin-sliced green onion for the perfect presentation. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1723mg (72%) Potassium 824mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 705IU (14%) Vitamin C 101.8mg (113%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1723mg 72%
Potassium 824mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 705IU 14%
Vitamin C 101.8mg 113%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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