Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish with this 30-Minute Mongolian Beef Recipe. Tender slices of beef are coated in a savory-sweet sauce with hints of ginger and garlic, then tossed with green onions for a fresh finish. Serve over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 1/2 pound 1-inch thick sirloin steak
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes or chili oil
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium tamari sauce (for gluten-free), or soy sauce if you prefer
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the steak into ¼-inch slices and flatten with a meat pounder. Coat with cornstarch.
- Cook the Beef: Sear steak in batches in a hot pan. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté ginger, garlic, and chili oil. Add tamari, water, and brown sugar. Boil and thicken.
- Finish: Add steak back to the pan, mix in green onions, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or chili oil.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
