Description
Craving a fast, flavorful dinner that tastes like your favorite takeout? This Mongolian Beef is a quick dinner winner—ready in just 25 minutes, loaded with sweet and savory flavors, and cooked all in one pan. It’s made with tender strips of beef seared to perfection, then tossed in a garlicky, sticky brown sugar soy glaze. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or noodles for a satisfying, restaurant-style meal at home. Whether you're looking for easy dinner ideas, quick stir-fry recipes, or weeknight comfort food, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups steamed white rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. Freeze for 20–30 minutes beforehand for easier slicing.
2. Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear beef in batches, about 1–2 minutes per side, until browned and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
6. Add sauce mixture to the same pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Return beef to the pan and toss to coat in sauce. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy.
Notes
Slice the beef thinly against the grain for the most tender bite.
Double the sauce if you like extra to drizzle over rice or noodles.
Add veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, or bell peppers to bulk up the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick stir-fry, Mongolian beef, beef stir fry, takeout recipes