30-Minute Mongolian Beef Recipe
A quick and flavorful 30-Minute Mongolian Beef recipe that is sure to become a favorite. Tender strips of sirloin steak coated in a savory-sweet sauce with hints of ginger and garlic, served with scallions for a pop of freshness. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1½ pounds 1-inch thick sirloin steak
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes or chili oil, to taste
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium tamari sauce (for gluten-free) or soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice the steak: Slice the steak into ¼-inch slices. Flatten the meat with a meat pounder after covering it with plastic wrap. Coat the slices in cornstarch.
- Cook the steak: Heat canola oil in a pan, cook the steak in batches for 30 seconds per side. Remove and sprinkle with salt.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and chili oil or red pepper flakes briefly.
- Make the sauce: Add tamari sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Combine: Return the steak to the pan, let the sauce thicken, then add green onions.
- Serve: Serve over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian Beef, Stir-Fry, Quick Dinner, Asian Inspired
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