Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade Mongolian Beef, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish features tender beef coated in a savory-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that impresses family and friends alike. Whether paired with fluffy rice, stir-fried noodles, or fresh lettuce wraps, Mongolian Beef is versatile and customizable to suit any palate. Elevate your dining experience with this flavorful dish that balances convenience and taste beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak (or sirloin steak), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: hoisin sauce for added depth
- Garnish: chopped green onions and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef until golden brown.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and prepare the sauce using soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Return the beef to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and cook until heated through.
- Serve garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg