Crispy Air Fryer Mongolian Beef

Portions:5
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 2 fluid ounces cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 fluid ounces soy sauce
  • 4 fluid ounces water
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Green beans for serving
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
  • Coat the thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch.
  • Place the coated steak slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy and cooked through.
  • Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • While the steak is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ginger and minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the saucepan.
  • Whisk the ingredients together continuously until the sauce comes to a low boil and thickens slightly.
  • Once the steak and sauce are cooked, transfer the cooked steak to a bowl and pour the sauce over it.
  • Let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To serve, use tongs to remove the steak from the sauce, allowing any excess sauce to drip off.
  • Serve the steak over cooked rice and green beans, and garnish with chopped green onions.
  • Optionally, drizzle extra sauce over the dish.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this savory Mongolian beef dish with a medium-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec to complement the rich flavors of the sauce and beef.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 30 g
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Course Airfryer / Beef / Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese / Fusion / Mongolia
Diets Dairy free