Description
Easy Mongolian Beef is a quick, mouthwatering dish that brings bold flavors and warmth to your dinner table. Tender strips of beef are marinated in a savory sauce, then seared to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice or noodles. This recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also makes for a delightful weeknight meal that you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade and let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated beef in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Return all beef to the skillet, pour in leftover marinade, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped green onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. - Substitute flank steak with chicken or tofu for different variations.