Savory Mongolian Beef: Quick & Easy Dinner Delight

This Mongolian Beef dish is a savory, quick meal made with tender flank steak and a delicious glaze.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Easy Dinners

Cuisine Mongolian

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

skillet
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 lb flank steak sliced
2 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Sauce

2 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil

For Garnish

2 stalks green onions chopped
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with cornstarch and set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Sear the marinated beef in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Lower the heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and sesame oil before pouring into the skillet.
Return the seared beef to the skillet, tossing in the sauce, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the chopped green onions and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot over rice or noodles, drizzled with sauce and garnished with more green onions.

Notes

Let the flank steak marinate for the best texture and flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keyword easy weeknight meals, family meals, flank steak recipes, Mongolian Beef, quick dinners, Savory Dishes

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