30-Minute Spicy Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry
30-Minute Spicy Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and a sweet-spicy sauce in just half an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal bursting with deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mixed bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the flank steak and gathering the vegetables.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef in a single layer for about 2 minutes until caramelized; flip and cook for another minute.
- Add minced garlic, broccoli, and bell peppers; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until veggies are crisp-tender, about 2–3 more minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Marinate the beef for extra flavor before cooking. - Substitute chicken or tofu if desired. - Adjust spice level by varying red pepper flakes or adding sriracha.