Mongolian Beef Recipe
A quick and glossy Mongolian beef stir-fry made with tender beef, garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet sauce served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, toss the beef with 0.25 cup of cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear beef until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce; simmer until glossy and thickened.
- Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat. Finish with red pepper flakes and sliced green onions if desired. Serve over steamed rice.
Notes
For a lighter version, use lean beef and reduce the sugar. Add broccoli or bell peppers for color and extra texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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