Mongolian Beef
This Mongolian Beef is better than any local takeout. Thin slices or sirloin, tangy sauce, and sweet caramelized onions will leave you craving more!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into thin slices, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more if needed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup soy sauce or Tamari
- ¾ cups organic brown sugar
- 1 pound grass-fed beef sirloin cut into thin strips
Instructions
- Cut onion into thin strips.
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Mix the garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar together. Set aside.
- Slice beef into thin strips.
- Place beef in a bowl, and toss with cornstarch. Set aside.
- When onions are caramelized, move then to a bowl and cover.
- Add the beef strips to the skillet and cook until browned, 3 -4 minutes. {add additional oil if necessary}
- Add the caramelized onion and sauce to the pan.
- Allow to simmer together for 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1763mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg