Mongolian Beef

Bok Choy Salad with Peanut Dressing
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb flank steak (see Note)
  • 1½ Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2¼ tsp cornstarch
  • ½ Tbsp brown sugar 
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice steak across the grain into 1-inch strips.
  2. Cook steak in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until browned. Add garlic and onions; cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and, if desired, red pepper; add to beef mixture, and cook until sauce is thickened.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1½ Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1½ Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups finely chopped bok choy (or use Napa cabbage)
  • ½ small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Add bok choy, bell pepper, and cilantro; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
249
146
395
Fat (g) 13 11 24
Sat. Fat (g) 3 2 5
Protein (g) 26 3 29
Carb (g) 6 10 16
Fiber (g) 1 2 3
Sodium (mg) 350 400 750

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