Mongolian Beef
A quick and satisfying Mongolian beef recipe featuring tender strips of flank steak in a rich, sweet sauce, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Beef: Cook the beef slices until browned, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Add the Garlic: Once the beef is browned, add minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Add chopped green onions before serving over rice.
Notes
Great when paired with steamed broccoli or sautéed bok choy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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