30-Minute Mongolian Stir-Fry Recipe
Skip the hassle of takeout and enjoy a homemade meal. This 30-Minute Mongolian Stir-Fry is the ideal solution for a tasty dinner on those busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak cut across the grain into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger root freshly grated (or ginger paste)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed chili paste or chili flakes
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets and lightly steamed
- 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Toss the strips of beef in the cornstarch and let them sit on the cutting board for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.
- When the oil is hot, lightly sauté the garlic for a minute, then add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Pour the remaining ingredients into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to reduce or thicken. Keep warm while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, quickly stir-fry the beef in 2-3 batches. You want it to be nice and crisp on the outside, but not cooked throughout. Transfer cooked beef to a plate. If the pan has a lot of oil in it, remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes before returning the beef to the skillet. Add the sauce, stir, and allow everything to cook for an additional 2 minutes before removing it from the heat. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice or your favorite noodles.
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Notes
- I used a Ziploc steam bag to steam my broccoli. It's so quick and easy!
STORE Mongolian Stir-Fry, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can FREEZE it for up to 4 months by cooling it completely and using a freezer-safe container.
To REHEAT, warm in a skillet over medium heat or microwave on medium power, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 4serving | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 1338mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2206IU | Vitamin C: 186mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 5mg
