Description
Mongolian Beef is a savory stir-fry that captures the essence of Asian cuisine with its tender beef coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. The dish features succulent strips of flank steak marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, then quickly sautéed with green onions for a burst of freshness. Perfectly served over fluffy rice or noodles, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Its quick preparation time makes it accessible for cooks of all skill levels while delivering an impressive taste that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless flank steak
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add thinly sliced flank steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef in batches until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped green onions until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Return beef to the skillet along with any remaining marinade. Stir until heated through (approximately 2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the beef longer than 15 minutes—up to several hours is ideal. - Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas into the stir-fry for added nutrition and color. - For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.