Easy Mongolian Beef
HB-0820 · Hand-built original · Mongolian
Easy Mongolian Beef is a Mongolian beef. Ready in 20 min.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup green onions, green parts only, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, to serve
Method
- Put the sliced steak in a bowl, add the cornstarch, and toss until every piece is lightly and evenly coated. Leave for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar together in a jug until the sugar dissolves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add half the beef in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp at the edges. Remove and repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until it thickens slightly and turns glossy.
- Return all the beef and any juices to the pan and toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until every piece is coated and heated through.
- Stir in most of the green onions, then serve at once over the cooked rice, scattered with the remaining green onions.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 20 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data