Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Mongolian Beef that features tender strips of flank steak in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 4 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- Cooked white or jasmine rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the thinly sliced flank steak dry with paper towels. Toss the steak strips with cornstarch until each strip is evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add steak strips in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Sear for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove steak to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add minced ginger and garlic to the remaining oil in the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant—not browned.
- Pour in the prepared sauce. Let it bubble for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the seared steak to the pan along with green onions. Toss and cook together for about 1-2 minutes more, until well-coated and heated through. The sauce will become glossy and cling to the beef.
- Serve Mongolian Beef hot over rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and extra green onions if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve with additional green onions for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg