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Easy Mongolian Beef
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Easy Mongolian Beef

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 637kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak , sliced (diagonal angle) thinly against the grain
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 3 green onions , chopped into 2-inch pieces

Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar , or less if desired

Instructions

  • Place the sliced beef in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • In a frying pan, heat ½ cup oil over medium high heat. Add the beef, in batches and cook, until brown, about 4 minutes each batch. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 20 seconds. Add the water and soy sauce. Boil, stir in the brown sugar and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the browned beef and stir until beef is fully coated with the sauce. Stir in the green onions.
  • Serve with steamed rice and steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 523mg | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.8mg