Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of this quick and easy 30-Minute Mongolian Beef Recipe. Tender slices of sirloin steak coated in a savory-sweet sauce with hints of ginger and garlic, all served over your choice of base for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 1/2 pound 1-inch thick sirloin steak, sliced
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes or chili oil, to taste
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium tamari sauce or soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice and flatten the steak, coat in cornstarch.
- Cook the Beef: Sear steak slices in batches, set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté ginger, garlic, and chili, then add tamari, water, and sugar.
- Finish: Reintroduce beef, thicken sauce, and add green onions.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Cook in batches for best results.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Double the sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
