30-Minute Mongolian Beef Recipe

Name: 30-Minute Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Flank Steak, Sliced Against The Grain And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Cubes; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1/2 Tablespoons Canola Oil Or Vegetable Oil, Plus More For Frying Beef; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Ginger, Minced; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1/2 cups Water; 3/4 cups Light Or Dark Brown Sugar; Sliced Green Onions, For Garnish, Optional

Servings: persons

1 pound Flank Steak, Sliced Against The Grain And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Cubes
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1/2 Tablespoons Canola Oil Or Vegetable Oil, Plus More For Frying Beef
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, Minced
1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/2 cups Water
3/4 cups Light Or Dark Brown Sugar
Sliced Green Onions, For Garnish, Optional

1
Toss beef in cornstarch and place in the fridge for 10 minutes while you are making the sauce and heating up the oil.
2
Heat sesame oil and canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet.
3
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 12 minutes.
4
Stir in soy sauce, water and brown sugar.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 23 minutes.
6
Set aside.
7
Meanwhile add enough oil to a large wok or pan with high sides to fry the beef.
8
(I used about 1 cup.)
9
Heat oil until hot but not scorching.
10
Add beef, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (I did this in a couple of batches).
11
Brown beef on both sides, 12 minutes on each side.
12
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
13
Place beef in the sauce and toss to coat.
14
Bring sauce back to a simmer and cook until thickened, 23 minutes.
15
Serve immediately garnished with green onions if desired.

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Flank Steak, Sliced Against The Grain And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Cubes, 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, 1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, 1/2 Tablespoons Canola Oil Or Vegetable Oil, Plus More For Frying Beef, and more.

Yes, 30-Minute Mongolian Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

30-Minute Mongolian Beef

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