Description
Mongolian Beef and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender flank steak with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Each bite bursts with a delightful mix of sweet, salty, and slightly spicy flavors, ensuring it becomes a family favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced flank steak in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Increase heat to high and add marinated beef. Stir-fry until browned (3-4 minutes).
- Toss in broccoli florets; stir-fry until bright green and tender-crisp (2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and a splash of water. Pour over beef and broccoli; cook until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg