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The Best Mongolian Beef

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mongolian Beef dish with tender slices of beef coated in a savory sauce, perfect over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • 3 green onions sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions 

  • Slice beef against the grain, coat with cornstarch, and fry until golden. Drain excess oil.
  • Sauté garlic and ginger in the same pan. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar; simmer to thicken.
  • Return beef to the pan, toss in sauce, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add green onions and sesame oil.

Notes

Serve hot over rice or noodles for best flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mongolian
Keyword: beef