Description
Sliced flank steak seared to perfection and coated in a rich, sweet-savory garlic soy sauce. This quick Mongolian Beef recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
1½ pounds flank steak, sliced thin
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Thinly slice the flank steak across the grain. Toss in a bowl with cornstarch to coat evenly.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1 minute per side until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, and ginger until sugar begins to dissolve.
4. Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil.
5. Return beef to the pan and toss in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
6. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Try using chicken, shrimp, or tofu in place of beef.
Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas to make it more of a stir fry.
Use chili oil for extra heat, or hoisin for more depth.
Pan-sear with less oil or air fry the beef for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 479
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 1162mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 102mg