Mongolian Beef

Recipe Classifications

Cuisine:

Asian

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Meal:

Dinner

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Diet:

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Keto, Paleo, Kid-Friendly, Anti-Inflammatory Diet

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Rainbow:

Green

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Freezes well:

Yes

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Prep Time  (total time):

Under 15 Minutes  (Under 30 Minutes)

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A take-out favorite you can make at home without the MSG! We know eating healthy is a lifestyle, but sometimes you just can’t help but crave red meat. Who says you have to feel guilty about it? You can still satisfy that craving by making a version of it yourself. Quality beef, less oil, and no harmful ingredients.

Mongolian Beef

The crisp of the seared beef tossed with the flavorful signature sauce is perfect for those Friday nights by your sofa in front of the tv. It‘ll definitely be a crowd-favorite, even with the kids. Plus you can make a huge batch and reheat it for multiple meals. Say bye-bye to Mongolian Beef takeout and say hello to yummier and healthier homemade Mongolian Beef.

Mongolian Beef

Make this dish a full meal by serving with some brown or cauliflower rice which is a source of antioxidants and helps improve gut health. It also goes perfectly with some healthy steamed broccoli for strong bones and some fiber!

Your mouth must be watering so start cooking!

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef is a delicious Asian dish made primarily with skirt steak and scallions. You can add more vegetables like broccoli if desired. Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Keto-friendly, and Paleo.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 504kcal

Ingredients

Beef Marinade:

  • 1.5 lb skirt steak (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp unrefined salt
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Toppings

  • 6 large garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 6 inch ginger (thinly sliced)
  • 4 whole red chili peppers (optional)
  • 6 bulbs scallions (cut into 3-inch lengths)

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Make the marinade by mixing sesame oil, arrowroot starch, baking soda, and 3 tbsp of olive oil. Add the beef to the marinade and place in the fridge.
  • In the meantime, prepare garlic, ginger, scallions, separate white and green parts. Optional for spicy version: remove the chili pepper seeds and slice them to thin strips
  • In a well-heated stainless steel skillet or cast iron, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Pan fry the beef as one layer without disturbing over medium-high heat until crisp brown, about 2 minutes then quickly sear the flip side, about 30 seconds. Set the chicken and the pan juice aside.
  • Add 1 more tbsp of olive oil on the pan, saute toppings (scallions, etc) with a pinch of salt until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, pour what's left of the marinade and the pan juice.
  • Add the beef back to the skillet with the toppings. Quickly toss to coat the flavor for another 30 seconds. Serve hot and immediately.

Notes

  1. For Fatty Liver Meal plan, modify: replace beef with proteins that are good for the liver such as mackerel and chicken breast
  2. For Low Histamine Meal plan, modify: remove fish sauce and whole red chili peppers

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg

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Mike

Mike

Hi! I’m Mike. I’m happily married and have a young daughter. I’ve lived all over the world and have learned a lot from seeing others’ perspectives. I’ve also had many life altering health challenges. Fortunately, my lovely and brilliant wife helped save me by finding a new and better way for us to live. We started The Healthy Treehouse to share what we’ve learned and to learn from others, too.