Mongolian Beef
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this Mongolian Beefrecipe is quick and easy to make. Tender slices of flank steak coated with arich and savory sauce balances flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and ginger with atouch of sweetness. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for an easydinner plan, regardless of if you’re an experienced chef or a novice cook.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 carrot
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup water
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
For Serving:
- 3 green onions sliced into one-inch pieces
- Cooked white rice or noodles
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
- Place the thinly sliced flank steak in a bowl and toss with cornstarch until coated on all sides. Set aside for 10 minutes. This process helps tenderize the beef and give it a nice coating before frying.1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 pound flank steak
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water
- In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices slowly, being sure to not overcrowd the pan. Cook until crispy and brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pan and drain excess oil onto paper towels.1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Pour out excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the minced garlic and minced ginger to the pan. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. If desired, add red pepper flakes for additional heat.1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pour the soy sauce mixture from step 3 into the pan. Bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 2-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
- Add the fried beef back into the sauce. Toss until beef is coated with the sauce, then cook for another minute.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Remove the top, core, and base of the bell peppers and slice into thin strips. Thinly slice the carrot into small 1/8th inch sections.1 carrot, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper
- Combine the peppers and carrots and season with salt and pepper.Pepper, Salt
- In a medium frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook the vegetable mixture until the peppers are soft and tender.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Steam the broccoli:
- In a small pot, add ½ cup water over medium-high heat.1/2 cup water
- Insert your Steamer Basket into the pot.
- Add the broccoli and cook, covered, for 4-5 minutes, until broccoli is tender.2 cups broccoli
- Remove the pot from heat and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Serving:
- Combine the vegetable mixture, broccoli, and beef, and serve over white rice or noodles.Cooked white rice or noodles
- Optionally, garnish with green onions.3 green onions
Your Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 544kcal
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