Mongolian Beef
Mongolian beef is a savory stir-fry that combines tender flank steak with a luscious blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also delivers an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress your family or guests. Perfect for busy weeknights, Mongolian beef can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that brings joy to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Add sliced flank steak and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in batches to avoid steaming; cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped green onions and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour leftover marinade into the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Finish with sesame oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg