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Mongolian Beef Sauce

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Mongolian beef sauce is a sweet and savory stir-fry sauce made with brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger perfect for meats, noodles, or veggies.

Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Yield
10 people

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup lite soy sauce 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed) ½ to 1 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and water. 3. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir well. 4. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water and whisk into the pan. 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. 6. Remove from heat and use immediately or store.

Notes

Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor. Add chili flakes for heat. Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 week in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories
110
Fat
1g
Saturated fat
0.1g
Sugar
22g
Sodium
1302mg
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
24g
Fiber
0.2g