Description
Enjoy a delicious, quick, and easy Mongolian Beef recipe that features tender strips of flank steak coated in a crispy cornstarch batter and tossed in a sweet and savory soy-garlic sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes and makes for a great weeknight meal. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Toss the thinly sliced flank steak in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cook the Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-coated steak slices and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make the Sauce: While the steak is cooking, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the crispy steak in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
If using tofu as a substitute, press and cube the tofu, then toss in cornstarch and fry until crispy before adding to the sauce.
To maintain the steak’s crispiness, reheat in a skillet rather than a microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
Keywords: Mongolian Beef, stir-fried beef, soy-garlic sauce, quick beef recipes, flank steak stir-fry, easy dinner recipes, weeknight meals, savory beef dishes