Description
Sticky Mongolian Beef is a delightful dish that combines a sweet and savory fusion of flavors, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The blend of tender beef, aromatic spices, and a rich sauce creates a flavor explosion that is hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb Beef Flank Steak
Marinade
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/4 cup Water
Garnish
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Begin by slicing the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. This ensures the beef remains tender and easy to chew.
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in batches, searing until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add brown sugar and a splash of water, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Return the beef to the pan and coat it in the sauce, allowing it to thicken.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the sauce is thick and glossy, remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Slice Thinly: Ensure your beef slices are thin for quick cooking and maximum tenderness.
- High Heat: Cooking on high heat helps achieve that lovely sear and retains the beef’s juiciness.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Cook the beef in batches to prevent steaming and ensure even browning.
- Let it Rest: Allow the beef to rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian Beef, Sticky Beef, Stir-fry Beef, Asian Cuisine