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Mongolian Beef — Meat & Pork recipe
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Mongolian Beef

Crispy strips of flank steak tossed in a sweet-savory garlic soy glaze, finished with scallions — a takeout favorite at home.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner
14 min prep
23 min cook

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  • Crispy
  • Ready in under 30 minutes

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Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    Toss the sliced beef in cornstarch until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the beef in batches until crisp and browned, about 2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Pour off all but 1 tbsp of oil from the pan. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, and simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce, cooking 1-2 minutes. Stir in green onions just before serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Listahan Family Score™

64/100

Works for many families

64
Allergen-friendly 70
Kid-friendly 55
Weeknight-easy 86
Budget-friendly 50
Great leftovers 50
Pantry-friendly 54

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Nutrition

per serving

535

Calories

32 g

Protein

49 g

Carbs

24 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

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