Easy Mongolian Beef
Satisfy your craving for bold, savory flavors with this Easy Mongolian Beef recipe—a quick and irresistible takeout-inspired dish you can whip up in just 30 minutes! Tender slices of flank steak are coated with cornstarch for a perfectly crispy texture, then stir-fried to golden perfection. The beef is enveloped in a velvety sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fresh ginger, creating the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Topped with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish is beautifully vibrant and packed with flavor. Serve it over steamed white or brown rice for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Mongolian beef recipe is your ultimate go-to for quick, flavorful dinners the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
Instructions
Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips.
Place the sliced beef in a bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the cornstarch to adhere.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the beef strips in a single layer (you may need to cook in batches). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crispy. Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir frequently for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water to the skillet. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet, stirring to coat the meat thoroughly with the sauce.
Simmer the beef in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and toss to combine.
Serve the Mongolian beef immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 6328 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.2 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 168.3 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2376 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
