Mongolian Beef Made Easy: Savory Comfort Food at Home

This Mongolian Beef recipe offers a sweet and savory taste of restaurant-quality food right in your kitchen.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 pound Flank Steak Sirloin can be used as a substitute.
1/4 cup Cornstarch For crispy coating.

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended.
1/3 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar gives richer flavor.
3 cloves Garlic Minced for intensity.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated for the best flavor.

Serving Suggestions

2 cups Steamed Rice White or brown rice.
Stir-Fried Vegetables Use broccoli or bell peppers.

Equipment

Skillet
mixing bowl
knife
cutting board

Method

Preparation Steps

Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick.
Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
Toss the sliced beef in cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat oil in a skillet and stir-fry the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side.
Return cooked beef to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with sesame seeds or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice against the grain for tenderness. Pre-heat the pan for best results. Consider adding vegetables during cooking for enhanced nutrition.

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