Description
30-Minute Mongolian Beef is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender strips of flank steak with a savory, soy sauce-based glaze infused with fresh ginger and garlic. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, bringing rich Asian flavors to your dinner table in just half an hour. Serve it over steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Beef: Thinly slice flank steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- 2. Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3. Heat Oil: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sear beef in batches until browned (about 2 minutes per side).
- 4. Add Sauce: Pour sauce over beef and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Toss Onions: Stir in green onions during the last minute of cooking.
- 6. Serve: Plate alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg