Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions Recipe

Beef with Garlic and Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• â…" cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup water
• 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced ¼ inch thick on the diagonal
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients and have them ready for use.

Step 2: In a saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add dark brown sugar, soy sauce, and water to the saucepan. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a boil. Let it simmer for about 4 minutes until it slightly thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Place the sliced beef in a large bowl. Add cornstarch and toss to coat the beef evenly. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the cornstarch to absorb into the beef.

Step 5: Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C). Shake off any excess cornstarch from the beef slices and drop them into the hot oil in batches. Stir gently and fry until the edges are crispy, approximately 2 minutes per batch.

Step 6: Using a large slotted spoon, remove the fried beef slices and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 7: Remove most of the oil from the skillet, leaving just a small amount. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the fried beef slices. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the beef.

Step 8: Add the chopped green onions to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, just until the onions have softened and turned bright green.

Step 9: Serve the dish hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein
391	12g	55g	18g

Percent Daily Value

• Total Fat: 16% (12g)
• Saturated Fat: 14% (3g)
• Cholesterol: 9% (27mg)
• Sodium: 81% (1862mg)
• Total Carbohydrate: 20% (55g)
• Dietary Fiber: 12% (3g)
• Protein: 36% (18g)
• Vitamin C: 24% (22mg)
• Calcium: 10% (130mg)
• Iron: 19% (4mg)
• Potassium: 13% (606mg)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.