Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe

Name: Easy Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 lb flank steak (cut across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices); 1/4 cup cornstarch; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 lb flank steak (cut across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices)
1/4 cup cornstarch
black pepper

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in wok over high heat; add in onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until browned; remove onion to a bowl.
2
For the sauce; in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add in ginger, garlic red pepper flakes and soy sauce, water and black pepper.
3
Add in the brown sugar to the saucepan then increase the heat to medium and boil 2-3 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
4
Toss the beef strips with the cornstarch to coat; let sit for about 8-10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile heat 1 cup oil in the wok until hot but not smoking; add in the beef and saute for about 2 minutes or until the beef is just cooked through (you do not have to cook the beef completely as it will cook more after) remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel remove the oil from the wok.
6
Return the wok back to the heat and put the meat back in the wok along with the onions; then add in the sauce and cook for 1 minute stirring.
7
Cook for about 1 minute more.
8
serve on rice and sprinkle a small amount of chopped onions over the top.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, sliced, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Mongolian Beef

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions