Description
This Easy Mongolian Beef is a fast and flavorful stir-fry made with tender beef strips coated in a savory-sweet soy-based sauce. A homemade takeout favorite that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 60 g (½ cup) cornstarch
- 120 ml (½ cup) neutral cooking oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 120 ml (½ cup) low-sodium soy sauce
- 110 g (½ cup, packed) brown sugar
- 180 ml (¾ cup) water
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off excess and set aside.
- Heat 80 ml of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 1 minute per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add remaining oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions for 30 seconds.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and water in a bowl. Add to the pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return beef to pan and toss to coat in sauce. Cook 1–2 more minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with green onion tops and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar by 1–2 tablespoons if preferred.
- Use a splash of water when reheating to loosen sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
