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Mongolian Beef

A delightful and budget-friendly dish featuring tender flank steak in a sweet and savory sauce, served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound flank steak Sliced thinly against the grain.
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Use a sweet soy sauce for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Can adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Grated or minced.
  • 2 cups white rice Steamed, to serve with the beef.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness.
  2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, and ginger to create the sweet soy sauce mixture and marinate the steak for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated steak and cook until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour the remaining marinade into the pan, letting the mixture simmer. If the sauce isn’t thickening after about 10 minutes, sprinkle in some cornstarch to achieve desired consistency.
  4. Serve the Mongolian Beef over a bed of rice and enjoy!

Notes

Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Serve with steamed vegetables like broccoli or bok choy for extra nutrition.