Description
Looking for the best Easy Mongolian Beef Stir Fry recipe? This quick and simple dinner idea is packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich savory sauce. It is an easy homemade meal that works great for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep. Serve it over rice or noodles for a healthy and satisfying dish everyone will enjoy. Save this easy stir fry recipe for your next quick dinner idea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb flank steak thinly against the grain and toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch to coat evenly. Tip this helps create tender beef and a slightly thickened sauce later.
- In a bowl combine 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp grated ginger and 1/4 cup water then mix until sugar dissolves.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat until hot.
- Add the beef strips in a single layer and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes stirring occasionally until browned.
- Add 1 cup julienned carrots 1 sliced red bell pepper and 4 sliced green onions then stir fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and cook while stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the stir fry.
- Serve the Mongolian beef stir fry over 2 cups cooked white rice and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Slice beef very thin for best tenderness.
- Use high heat when stir frying for better flavor.
- Add chili flakes if you prefer a spicy version.
- Sesame oil can be added at the end for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg