Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Easy Mongolian Beef, a quick and satisfying dish that brings Asian-inspired cuisine to your dinner table in just 40 minutes. This recipe features tender beef slathered in a mouthwatering sweet-savory sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak (or preferred cut of beef, thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (plus 2 tablespoons, divided)
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup less sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin pieces and coat with cornstarch; set aside.
- In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar; bring to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
- In another pan or wok, heat remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches until browned but not fully cooked.
- Combine the beef with the sauce in the skillet and heat until bubbly. Stir in sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg