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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef: A Sweet and Savory Home-Cooked Delight

Mongolian Beef is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender flank steak and a savory-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Beef

  • 2 pounds flank steak sliced
  • ¼ cup cornstarch

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Garnish

  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Marinate the Beef: Place the sliced flank steak in a bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch. Mix until fully coated and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  • Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet with garlic and bring to a simmer.
  • Combine Beef and Sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped green onions, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For even cooking, avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing the beef. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asian Cuisine, beef recipe, Flank Steak, Mongolian Beef, quick dinner, savory sauce
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