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30-Minute Mongolian Beef

30-Minute Mongolian Beef That’ll Ruin Takeout Forever


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and flavorful Mongolian beef dish ready in just 30 minutes. Tender beef strips coated in a savory-sweet sauce with garlic and ginger.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Coat beef strips in cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and cook beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  5. Return beef to the pan and cook until sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
  • Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: 30-minute Mongolian beef, quick stir-fry, Asian beef recipe