Description
Mongolian beef is a deliciously quick dish that combines tender strips of flank steak with a sweet and savory soy glaze, all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this delightful recipe can be served over fluffy rice or crispy noodles, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a meal that is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice flank steak thinly against the grain for tenderness. Mince garlic and ginger.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; sear until browned (about 2 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute). Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; pour into skillet.
- Return beef to the skillet; stir to coat in sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg