Description
Mongolian Beef is a delightful dish that marries tender beef strips with a luscious sweet and savory sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that warms the soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up the mouthwatering sauce, and watch as your family and friends come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips. For easier slicing, freeze it for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and cornstarch with the sliced beef. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil in another bowl; stir until blended.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef strips until browned (3-4 minutes).
- Add prepared sauce and chopped green onions; cook until sauce thickens and coats beef.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, toss in broccoli or snap peas during stir-frying. Customize by using chicken or tofu instead of beef for variation.