Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef features thin-sliced flank steak marinated with chili oil, hoisin, oyster sauce, and aromatics for a bold, sweet-heat glaze. A brief freeze step intensifies flavor and yields ultra-tender bites, stir-fried with green onions and Swiss chard for fresh, garlicky contrast. Serve hot for a weeknight stir-fry with restaurant-style depth.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mongolian Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Lay the flank steak flat, cover it with plastic wrap, and freeze until partially firm, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Take the beef out of the freezer and slice it very thinly across the grain.
- 3
Whisk the chicken stock and cornstarch in a freezer-safe bowl until smooth, then whisk in the hot chili oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, sugar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add the beef to the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
- 4
Remove from the freezer and let it defrost, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Heat a wok over high heat until very hot, then add the peanut oil. Immediately add the garlic and cook, stirring in the hot oil, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the Swiss chard and green onions; cook and stir until the vegetables turn bright green, about 3 minutes, then remove them from the wok.
- 6
Pour the defrosted beef mixture into the hot wok; cook and stir until the meat browns and the sauce becomes a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the cooked vegetables to the wok, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to combine well, and serve hot.
- Calories 329.97 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 22.44 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 10.74 g 4%
- Total Fat 21.74 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.06 mg High 22%
- Sodium 638.05 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.73 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.21 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 70.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 566.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 21.51 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mongolian Beef is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Oil, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 329.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mongolian Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Oil, Chopped Spinach, Cooking Sherry. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mongolian Beef?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mongolian Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mongolian Beef healthy?
- Mongolian Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 329.97 calories and 22.44 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.05 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.23 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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