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Tender Mongolian Beef


  • Author: Chef Emy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender beef strips coated in a sweet and savory sauce, served with vegetables and rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the coated beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove beef and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add green onions and red bell pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Ensure the beef is sliced thinly for tenderness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 35g