Get ready to transform your kitchen into a sizzling Asian restaurant with this mouthwatering Mongolian Beef with Snow Peas recipe! Imagine tender, crispy beef slices bathed in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that will make your taste buds dance, all prepared faster than you can order takeout. This restaurant-style dish is not just a meal, it's a culinary adventure that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table, with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing flank steak against the grain into thin, 1/4-inch strips. Pat the beef dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry that will help thicken the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers and is almost smoking.
- Add beef slices to the hot pan in a single layer, cooking in batches to prevent overcrowding. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until edges are crispy and browned.
- Remove beef from the pan and set aside on a clean plate. Keep warm.
- In the same pan, quickly stir-fry snow peas for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce mixture, and add the cornstarch slurry. Stir quickly to coat and thicken the sauce, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Tips
- Slice the beef against the grain and as thinly as possible to ensure maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- Use a wok or heavy skillet and get it smoking hot before adding beef to achieve that perfect crispy sear.
- Cook beef in batches to prevent overcrowding, which can cause steaming instead of browning.
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, as this dish comes together very quickly.
- Don't overcook the snow peas - they should remain bright green and crisp-tender.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or a drizzle of chili oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
