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Mongolian Beef


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A quick and delicious Mongolian Beef dish with savory beef, colorful veggies, and a rich, sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 carrot (peeled and julienned)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil (divided)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • 4 garlic cloves (peeled and grated)
  • 1/3 cup green onions (thickly sliced from about 4 stems)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Coat the sliced beef with cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Mix the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic in another bowl and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the carrot and bell pepper until crisp-tender, then remove them from the skillet.
  4. Increase the heat to high, add another tablespoon of oil, and sear the beef for about 2 minutes on each side until crispy.
  5. Return the veggies to the skillet with the green onions, pour in the sauce, and let it simmer for about three minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve over jasmine rice or steamed broccoli. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze the beef and sauce separately for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Mongolian Beef, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner