Name: Sizzling Mongolian: Quick, Tasty Takeout at Home
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound Thinly Sliced Beef (Flank Steak or Sirloin) (Can substitute with chicken or tofu); 2 tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free option); 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Can substitute with honey or coconut sugar); 1/2 cup Water or Broth (Any broth works well); 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (Optional) (Omit if unavailable); 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying (Vegetable or Canola); 2 tablespoons Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Grated); 1 cup Green Onions (Cut into 2-Inch Pieces) (Can substitute with shallots); 4 cups Cooked Rice or Noodles (Any preferred grain or noodle will work); Sesame Seeds (Optional); Chili Flakes (Optional)

Description

Sizzling Mongolian: Quick, Tasty Takeout at Home is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. This quick stir-fry combines tender beef or chicken with fresh vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be whipped up in just 25 minutes and is easily customizable to suit everyone’s preferences. Whether served over rice or noodles, Sizzling Mongolian is an excellent choice for family dinners or casual gatherings, and it reheats wonderfully for leftovers.

Ingredients

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1 pound Thinly Sliced Beef (Flank Steak or Sirloin) (Can substitute with chicken or tofu)
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free option)
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Can substitute with honey or coconut sugar)
1/2 cup Water or Broth (Any broth works well)
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (Optional) (Omit if unavailable)
2 tablespoons Oil for Frying (Vegetable or Canola)
2 tablespoons Garlic (Minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Grated)
1 cup Green Onions (Cut into 2-Inch Pieces) (Can substitute with shallots)
4 cups Cooked Rice or Noodles (Any preferred grain or noodle will work)
Sesame Seeds (Optional)
Chili Flakes (Optional)

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Instructions

Gather and prepare all ingredients.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water/broth. Add your protein of choice to marinate for a few minutes.
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add the marinated protein and stir-fry until browned.
Remove the protein and stir-fry minced garlic and grated ginger briefly until fragrant.
Return the protein to the wok with green onions; toss everything together for one minute.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with optional toppings like sesame seeds or chili flakes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg