One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles
Satisfy your craving for takeout with this quick, healthy, and mouthwatering One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles recipe. Flank steak, coated in cornstarch for a tender, silky texture, is seared to perfection before being tossed in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. The dish is lightened up with spiralized zucchini "zoodles," which seamlessly soak up the bold flavors while keeping the meal low-carb and guilt-free. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, offering all the satisfying flavors of classic Mongolian beef with a modern, nutritious twist. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant, flavorful dish you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.333 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 medium zucchini (spiralized into zoodles)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or avocado)
Instructions
Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized strips. Pat dry with a paper towel and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and heat until shimmering. Add the beef to the pan in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until browned on one side.
Flip the beef strips and cook for another 2 minutes until evenly browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce. Bring it to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked beef back to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Let it simmer for 2 more minutes to absorb the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and fold in the zucchini zoodles. Toss gently to coat the zoodles in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zoodles are just tender but not soggy.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.0 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 4774 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 142.1 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2048 mg | 44% | |
*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.
