Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Combine the sliced steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated flank steak in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the beef to the skillet, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles, accompanied by steamed vegetables or salad.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the beef for at least 15 minutes. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mongolian Beef, quick meal, stir fry, beef recipes, savory sauce