Authentic Mongolian Beef Recipe

Authentic Mongolian Beef Recipe

Enjoy Traditional Mongolian Beef, a daring main dish that can be made in 25 minutes. This intermediate dish combines tender flank steak with a salty soy sauce marinade for a meal low in calories (450 calories for the meal) and high in protein. Just serve it over rice and you will have a great whole meal for the dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a marinade.
2. Place the flank steak in the marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat.
4. Remove the flank steak and reserve the marinade for the end of the step.
5. Cook the flank steak on each side until browned, for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Pour the marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
7. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water and then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
8. Allow to simmers for an additional 2-3 minutes and cook until the sauce has thickened.
9. Add the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
10. Serve hot over rice or noodles.