Quick Mongolian Beef

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Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 (1-pound) flank steak
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 scallions (green parts only), sliced into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and water, stirring to combine.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar and increase the heat to medium. Bring the sauce to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
  3. Slice the flank steak against the grain into 1/4-inch pieces, then toss it with the cornstarch. Place the coated pieces of steak in a sieve and shake off any excess cornstarch. Allow the steak to sit 10 for minutes.
  4. Place a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef to the pan and saute for 2 minutes until it is seared on all sides but barely cooked in the center. Remove the steak from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer it onto a paper towel lined plate. Pour any excess oil out of the wok.
  5. Place the saute pan back over medium heat. Add the prepared sauce to the hot pan until it comes to a boil , then add the reserved steak and cook at a boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add the sliced scallions, stirring to combine.
  6. Transfer steak and scallions with a slotted spoon to a plate and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 20.3g 26% DV
Carbs 79.5g 29% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 26.9g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2021.5mg 88% DV
Potassium 663.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 32.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 221mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 87.8mg 7% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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