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High-Protein Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce — 216 kcal, 26g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce has 26 g of protein and 216 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.119 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Adapted from slenderkitchen.com
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mongolian Sauce
- soy sauce, low-sodium preferred7.5 g
- sugar1.2 g
- cornstarch0.8 g
- rice vinegar3.8 g
- Hoisin sauce4.0 g
- asian garlic chili paste2.5 g
- Beef Stir-fry
- vegetable oil (soybean)2.2 g
- ginger3.0 g
- garlic, raw0.8 g
- beef sirloin steak (raw)114 g
- Garnish
- green onion20 g
Instructions
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Cook Thinly slice beef against the grain into strips. Tip: Cutting against grain ensures tenderness.
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Cook Mince the ginger and garlic.
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Cook Chop green onions into 2-inch lengths.
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Cook Whisk soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, hoisin, and chili paste. Tip: Mix cornstarch in cold sauce to prevent lumps.
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Cook Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high.
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Cook Add ginger and garlic. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Cook Add beef slices in a single layer. Sear 1-2 min per side. Tip: Work in batches if pan is small.
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Cook Add green onions and toss 30 seconds until just wilted.
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Cook Pour sauce over beef. Stir constantly 1-2 min until thickened. Tip: Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
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Cook Remove from heat and serve immediately. Tip: Great over steamed rice or with vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce?+
One serving has 26 g of protein and 216 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.119 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 103 g of protein total.
Is Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.119 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce?+
One serving is 216 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 865 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Mongolian Beef with Soy Sauce recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from slenderkitchen.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.