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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

This Mongolian beef is a delicious stir-fry dinner featuring tender steak in a sticky sweet sauce. Perfect for any dinner!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • Carbon Steel Wok
  • Stir Fry Spatula Set
  • chef's knife

Ingredients
  

For the Mongolian Beef

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or another high-heat oil
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 pieces green onions thinly sliced on a diagonal

For the sauce

  • ½ cup tamari soy sauce
  • cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sugar, water, sesame oil, molasses, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  • Slice the steak in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise against the grain into thin strips.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with the cornstarch, shake off any excess, and then set aside on a separate plate.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak to the wok and cook in small batches, for about 30 to 60 seconds on each side, until browned. Remove the cooked steak to a plate, and repeat this process until all of the steak is cooked. If needed, add a splash of more oil to the wok in between batches.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the sauce, and let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Add the steak back to the wok, and stir with the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, to reduce the sauce further and fully coat the meat. Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top, and give it one final stir before serving.

Notes

If you'd like a little extra heat, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes at the end. You can substitute the coconut sugar and molasses for brown sugar. Let the beef cool completely before storing in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. If you have a large batch, divide into smaller portions before freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1710mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, dinner, easy recipes, Mongolian Beef, Mongolian beef recipe, stir-fry
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