Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry
Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry features tender strips of beef tossed with sweet carrots and crisp green onions in a glossy, soy-sesame sauce with a gentle heat from red pepper flakes. The balance of savory, lightly sweet, and spicy notes makes it satisfying without being heavy. Serve it over steamed rice for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy crowd-pleaser.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown; set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and the minced garlic, then stir in the beef strips and let stand for at least 10 minutes.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, mix the water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the beef in the hot oil for 1 minute; remove and set aside.
- 6
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan.
- 7
Saute the carrots and the white parts of the green onions for 2 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the green parts of the green onion and saute for 1 minute.
- 9
Stir in the sesame seed mixture and the beef, then cook and stir until the sauce boils and thickens.
- Calories 229.62 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 17.47 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 17.34 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.68 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.81 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 37.44 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 415.5 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.73 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 84.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 396.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 9.91 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mongolian Style Beef Stir Fry is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Garlic, Green Onion, and Powdered Sugar. Each serving provides about 229.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Garlic, Green Onion, Powdered Sugar, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry?
- About 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry healthy?
- Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 229.62 calories and 17.47 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 415.5 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.81 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, 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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