Mongolian Beef Recipe With Scallions Recipe
Mongolian Beef is a popular dish known for its rich, savory flavors and tender beef. This version incorporates fresh scallions for added crunch and flavor, making it a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 People
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mongolian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add sliced beef and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan. Cook marinated beef without stirring for 2-3 minutes, then stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch: Sprinkle cornstarch over beef, mix well to thicken sauce.
- Add scallions: Cook scallions for 1-2 minutes until tender.
- Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Be sure to slice the flank steak thinly for optimal tenderness.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar for sweetness based on personal preference.
- For a healthier version, reduce the amount of sugar or use a sugar substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
