Mongolian beef, zucchini noodles, pineapple, and stir-fried veggies. This delicious, low-carb, dinner comes together in under 30 minutes!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Ingredients
MONGOLIAN BEEF:
(10-12 oz.) flank steakthinly sliced against the grain 1/4-inch thick
salt and black pepperto taste
2tsp.cornstarch
1tsp.sesame oil
SAUCE:
1/4c.low sodium soy sauce
1/4c.hoisin sauce
3T.Thai chili sauce
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2tsp. grated ginger
3T.cornstarch
4med.zucchinispiralized into noodles
1c.pineapple chunkscanned, fresh or frozen
1/4c.carrots
1/3c.waterto thin sauce
GARNISHES:
2green onionsthinly sliced
sesame seedsfor garnish
Instructions
BEEF: In a large bowl, combine steak, salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil; toss to coat, set aside while you make the sauce and spiralize the zucchini noodles.
SAUCE: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Hoisin, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch; set aside.
Spiralize the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler.
Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until pan starts to get smoky. Add beef sear and brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes. (You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your pan.) Transfer seared beef onto a plate.
Return pan to heat and add pineapple chunks, cook until caramelized, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in carrots, beef and sauce .Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken. Slowly add reserved water as needed if sauce is too thick.
Add the zucchini noodles to the pan, using tongs quickly toss to coat with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini is just tender but still firm. Be careful not to overcook. Serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Cook’s Notes: Do not overcook the zoodles or they will get soft and mushy. You can also serve the beef over raw zoodles if desired.