Description
A quick and easy Mongolian beef recipe featuring tender flank steak stir-fried with a savory sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain.
- Dredge steak in cornstarch and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add steak and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add sauce to the skillet and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra tenderness, marinate the steak for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 30g