Easy Mongolian Beef
A flavor-packed, easy-to-make Mongolian beef dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or an impressive weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef (such as flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Start by slicing the flank steak thinly against the grain.
- Coat the beef: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Once the oil is hot, add the beef in a single layer and sear for about 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same pan, add the chopped green onions and sliced bell pepper, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat, return the cooked beef to the pan, and pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and ground ginger.
- Plate up: After the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from heat and serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add more red pepper flakes. Can be served over rice, noodles, or with veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef, stir-fry, quick dinner, easy recipe, savory dish