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Quick and Delicious 30-Minute Mongolian Beef at Home

This 30-Minute Mongolian Beef recipe is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak sliced thin against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating the beef
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce adds umami flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic fresh for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger adds warmth
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for enhancing flavor
For Serving
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish and crunch
  • 4 servings rice or noodles for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips.
  2. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix to coat; set aside for 5 minutes.
Sauce
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium bowl.
  2. Set sauce aside after ensuring sugar is dissolved.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Sear the beef strips in batches for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  3. Pour sauce over beef and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in sesame oil and chopped green onions in the last minute.
  5. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with extra green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice flank steak against the grain for tenderness. Avoid overcrowding the pan for optimal sear.

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