Healthier Mongolian Beef
A healthier twist on the classic Mongolian Beef, featuring tender beef strips coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for nourishing the body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing the flank steak into thin strips against the grain.
- Toss the beef in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned beef strips and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and add garlic and ginger to the skillet.
- Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the beef back into the skillet and add sliced green onions; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve over steamed rice or low-carb options like stir-fried veggies or cauliflower rice.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to experiment with different sweeteners or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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