Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef
Satisfy your takeout cravings with this irresistible Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef, a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender slices of flank steak are coated in cornstarch for a light, crispy texture, then flash-fried to golden perfection. The beef is tossed in a bold, savory-sweet sauce made with gluten-free soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and garlic, creating a rich, glossy coating that’s bursting with flavor. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while fresh green onions and sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touches. Ready in just 30 minutes, this homemade version of a Chinese restaurant classic is delicious served over white rice or alongside steamed veggies. Perfect for gluten-sensitive diners, it’s a flavorful and hassle-free way to enjoy a beloved Asian-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Flank steak
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 Green onions, sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the flank steak into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, toss the beef strips with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the beef strips in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned and crispy. Remove and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining beef.
5. In another large skillet or in the same cleaned wok, combine gluten-free soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced ginger, and minced garlic over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer.
6. Add the cooked beef to the sauce and stir well to coat every piece thoroughly. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Stir in the sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to heat through and combine flavors.
8. Garnish the dish with sesame seeds before serving.
9. Serve hot, ideally with steamed rice or a side of vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.8 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 72.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 9542 mg | 415% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.0 g | ||
| Protein | 143.4 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2005 mg | 43% | |
*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.
