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Mongolian Beef

A savory and sweet dish featuring tender flank steak, coated in a delicious soy sauce glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound beef flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare your meat: Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. Marinate the beef: Combine the sliced beef with 1/4 cup soy sauce and a tablespoon of brown sugar, marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the beef: In a skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil, add marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Create the sauce: In the same skillet, stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, stirring until thickened (2-3 minutes).
  5. Combine and finish: Return seared beef to skillet, toss to coat, simmer for another minute.
  6. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, toss in sliced green onions and serve over rice.

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.

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Keywords: Mongolian Beef, Asian Cuisine, Stir-fry, Main Course