Description
Irresistible Mongolian Beef is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender, seared flank steak with a glossy, savory sauce of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. This quick and easy recipe makes it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing smiles to the table with its delicious aroma and vibrant colors. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave you dreaming of your next bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Coat sliced flank steak with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil; stir until sugar dissolves and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Return beef to the pan along with green onions; toss to coat evenly and heat through (about 1 minute).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg