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Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe

Savor Every Bite of This Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe

This Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe delivers comforting, delicious flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy lives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Coats beef for crispy texture
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled and julienned
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Sliced into strips
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Thickly sliced from the stem
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Packed tightly
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Canola, avocado, or vegetable oil preferred
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the thinly sliced flank steak with corn starch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Combine grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and Sriracha to whisk the sauce until brown sugar dissolves.
  3. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add carrots and red bell pepper, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, then remove.
  4. Increase heat to high, add more oil, sear the coated beef for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  5. Return vegetables to the skillet with the beef, add green onions, pour sauce over, and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, prep all ingredients ahead, avoid overcrowding the skillet, and cut beef against the grain for tenderness.

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