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Mongolian Beef

Simple Mongolian Beef is better than PF Chang’s when made fresh. This takeout-inspired Chinese recipe features a sweet-and-spicy sauce.
Prep Time13 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Mongolian Beef
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Beef Steak I used Sirloin
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 medium Onion diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and diced
  • 10.8 oz frozen microwavable Green Beans
  • 3 tsp minced Ginger
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2/3 cup Water
  • 2 Green Onions sliced (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Thin slice the steak, pat very dry and place in a bowl.
  • Add cornstarch to bowl and toss until all meat is evenly coated.
  • Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium.
  • Shake off excess cornstarch and cook in batches. Cook 1 minute per side.
  • Remove cooked meat to bowl while making sauce.
  • Place onions and red bell pepper in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Place frozen green beans in microwave and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Add ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes to pan and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add bell pepper and onions and stir.
  • Add brown sugar, soy sauce and water. Mix and bring to a boil.
  • Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Return meat to skillet and continue cooking until sauce thickens and meat is heated through.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1695mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg