Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian beef recipe that is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender slices of flank steak are coated in a savory sauce with a hint of sweetness and served with scallions.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
Additional:
- 1 small bunch scallions (green parts only), cut into 1″ pieces
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4″ thick pieces. Toss the steak with cornstarch.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, soy sauce, and water in a bowl.
- Cook Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in two batches until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Combine: Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add sauce and let it bubble. Add scallions and cooked beef back to the skillet. Toss and cook for 1-3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by adjusting the amount of ginger and red pepper flakes for more flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning at the end if needed.
- Pair with rice or preferred side dish. Start cooking rice before preparing the beef for simultaneous serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
