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The BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe

The BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe for a Flavorful Weeknight Wow

The BEST Mongolian Beef Recipe enhances weeknight meals with flavorful Asian fusion, tender beef, and a quick cooking method.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound flank or sirloin steak substitute with skirt steak if desired
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch use arrowroot for gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt reduce quantity if using table salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil canola or peanut oil work well
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free twist
  • 1 tablespoon mirin mix rice vinegar with sugar as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce substitute with hoisin sauce if vegan
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar coconut sugar is a lower glycemic alternative
For Cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger ginger paste is a quick alternative
  • 3 stalks green onion both white and green parts

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Marinate and Cook
  1. Start by thinly slicing your flank or sirloin steak against the grain. In a bowl, mix together baking soda, cornstarch, kosher salt, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.
  3. Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the marinated beef in batches. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In the same wok, reduce heat slightly and add minced garlic, ginger, green onion whites, and dried red chilies. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the wok, stirring well. Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked beef, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  6. Let the beef and sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  7. Serve the hot Mongolian Beef over fluffy rice or steamed vegetables, garnished with green onion tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Adjust sweetness according to taste. For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like bell peppers during simmer.

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