Description
Mongolian beef is a delectable dish featuring tender strips of flank steak coated in a sweet and savory sauce. This crowd-pleaser combines rich flavors with vibrant colors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can create an impressive meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Customize with your favorite vegetables and serve over steamed rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. Add flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat beef: Sprinkle cornstarch over marinated beef, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until it shimmers.
- Sear beef: Cook beef in batches for about 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove from pan.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, combine brown sugar and red pepper flakes until bubbly.
- Toss together: Return seared beef and green onions to the pan, stirring to coat with sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg