Mongolian Beef
A comforting and richly flavored Mongolian Beef dish that's perfect for a cozy fall dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin or flank steak) sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for searing the meat
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced white and green parts separated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste Steamed rice or noodles for serving
- to taste toasted sesame seeds optional garnish
- to taste extra sliced green onion optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat beef slices dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the beef in a single layer and sear for about 1 minute per side until browned. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef (use the remaining tablespoon of oil if needed).
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and white parts of the green onion, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Return the seared beef to the skillet, toss to coat, add red pepper flakes if desired, and heat through for another minute.
- Spoon over steamed rice or noodles and sprinkle with green parts of the green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Dry your meat thoroughly before searing to prevent moisture. Work in batches to keep the pan hot, ensuring the beef crisps instead of steaming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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