Description

Make your weeknight dinners unforgettable with this easy and delicious Mongolian Beef Recipe. This dish features tender beef strips coated in a sweet-savory glaze made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly seared to golden perfection, it’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound flank steak (or sirloin steak), thinly sliced against the grain
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Optional: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce for added depth
3–4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and toss with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and hoisin sauce (if using). Bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return seared beef to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Adjust sweetness by modifying brown sugar based on your taste preference. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.