Description
Mongolian beef is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Ulaanbaatar to your kitchen. Tender strips of flank steak are stir-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory sauce, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and visually stunning. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will have your guests raving long after the last bite. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Slice flank steak thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil; set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches until browned (3-4 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour sauce over beef and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Top with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg