One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles

Satisfy your craving for takeout with this quick, healthy, and mouthwatering One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles recipe. Flank steak, coated in cornstarch for a tender, silky texture, is seared to perfection before being tossed in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. The dish is lightened up with spiralized zucchini "zoodles," which seamlessly soak up the bold flavors while keeping the meal low-carb and guilt-free. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, offering all the satisfying flavors of classic Mongolian beef with a modern, nutritious twist. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant, flavorful dish you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.333 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 medium zucchini (spiralized into zoodles)
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or avocado)

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain into bite-sized strips. Pat dry with a paper towel and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and heat until shimmering. Add the beef to the pan in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until browned on one side.

Step 4

Flip the beef strips and cook for another 2 minutes until evenly browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce. Bring it to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked beef back to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Let it simmer for 2 more minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and fold in the zucchini zoodles. Toss gently to coat the zoodles in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zoodles are just tender but not soggy.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	746.5 grams (746.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1636

Total Fat 93.00g	119%
Saturated Fat 27.00g	135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.70g
Cholesterol 413mg	138%
Sodium 4774mg	208%
Total Carbohydrate 63.50g	23%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 38.20g
Protein 142.10g	284%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 2048mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 34.3%

Carbs: 15.3%