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Mongolian Beef

Thin flank steak fries with peppers and carrots before simmering in a sweet soy sauce with garlic and ginger.

$2.77per serving $$
30 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1/3 cup green onions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)

Steps

  1. Slice the steak thinly across the grain and coat it evenly with the cornstarch.
  2. Whisk the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  3. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the steak for six to eight minutes until it reaches 145 F.
  4. Transfer the steak to a plate and cook the carrot and bell pepper in the skillet for five minutes.
  5. Pour in the sauce and simmer for three minutes.
  6. Return the steak to the skillet, toss with the sauce and vegetables, and cook for two minutes.
  7. Stir in the green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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