Description

Mongolian Beef is a quick, flavorful, and comforting dish combining tender strips of beef with a rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce made from simple, natural ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or sharing with friends, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors with a glossy sauce that clings beautifully to the beef.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Protein

1 lb flank or sirloin beef, thinly sliced across the grain

Sauce Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce (natural)
1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
3 cloves garlic, minced (fresh)
1 tablespoon ginger, grated (fresh)
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Cooking Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil (natural)
3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness and quick cooking. Set aside while making the sauce.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent until fully combined to form the glossy sauce.
Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing quickly until just browned but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside to avoid overcooking.
Combine and simmer: Pour the sauce mixture into the hot pan and allow it to bubble and thicken. Return the beef to the pan, toss to coat evenly, and cook until the beef is tender and the sauce has a luscious consistency.
Add final touches: Toss in the chopped green onions and finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil (natural) to elevate the aroma and bring all the flavors together.

Notes

Slice beef thinly by partially freezing it first for easier and more uniform slices.
Cook beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and to achieve a better sear.
Use fresh garlic and ginger for vibrant and aromatic flavors.
Adjust brown sugar (natural) gradually to achieve your preferred balance of sweetness.
Use a natural gelling agent to create the signature glossy sauce that clings well to the beef.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Mongolian Beef, quick dinner, Asian beef recipe, savory beef, sweet and savory sauce, plant-based sauce ingredients