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The BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Description

This Mongolian Beef is a restaurant-quality dish made at home! Tender slices of beef are coated in a savory-sweet garlic and ginger sauce, then stir-fried to perfection. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for serving over rice or noodles.


Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For Garnish & Serving:

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • Cooked white rice or noodles

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beef:
    • In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until fully coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
  • Make the Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • Cook the Beef:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add the beef in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy and browned. Work in batches if needed. Remove beef and set aside.
  • Simmer the Sauce:
    • In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Combine & Serve:
    • Return the cooked beef to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined.
    • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over white rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Thicker Sauce? Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Spicy Kick? Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
  • Vegetable Add-ins? Stir-fry bell peppers or broccoli for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg