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Mongolian Beef

Savory Mongolian Beef: Easy Homemade Comfort Awaits

Mongolian Beef is a sticky, sweet, and savory dish, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave comforting homemade food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or sirloin steak
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark according to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
Optional Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and marinate in a mixture of soy sauce and baking soda for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat the marinated beef slices with cornstarch.
  3. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  5. Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot over rice, optionally with stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice flank steak against the grain for maximum tenderness. Always marinate to enhance flavor and texture.

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