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Mongolian Beef⏱ 30 min total
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Mongolian Beef

Per 1 serving · 262 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
486
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    29g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    46g
    37% of calories
  • Fat
    22g
    40% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Mongolian Beef (262 g) has 486 calories, with 29 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (40% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), Vitamin K (30% DV) and niacin (54% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 90%, 26% and 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
185cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.9g
Net carbs
45g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.9g
36 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein57%
  • Vitamin K30%
  • Niacin54%
  • Vitamin B658%
  • Vitamin B1251%
  • Choline21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E16%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Potassium11%
  • Magnesium11%
  • Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium90%
  • Saturated fat26%
  • Cholesterol25%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Heat half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then quickly add soy sauce and water to prevent the garlic from scorching.

  2. 2

    Add honey and red pepper flakes, increase the heat, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine beef strips and cornstarch in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, tossing until all beef strips are evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan or wok until hot but not smoking. Add beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes until it begins to darken around the edges, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Remove the meat from the pan and clean the pan. Return the pan to the heat, add the meat, and simmer for one minute. Add the sauce and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Add the scallions and cook for an additional minute.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a plate, leaving excess sauce in the pan, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (262 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A6 μg
1%
Vitamin C3 mg
4%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K35 μg
30%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin9 mg
54%
Vitamin B61 mg
58%
Folate (B9)29 μg
7%
Vitamin B121 μg
51%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline118 mg
21%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium51 mg
5%
Iron3 mg
39%
Potassium536 mg
11%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus280 mg
40%
Zinc5 mg
41%
Copper0.2 mg
20%
Manganese0.3 mg
14%
Selenium28 μg
51%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene75 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride3 μg—
Fructose17 g—
Galactose1 g—
Glucose15 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.3 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats13 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 486 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mongolian Beef?

One serving of Mongolian Beef (1 serving) has 486 calories, which works out to 185 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mongolian Beef high in protein?

It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (57% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mongolian Beef keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mongolian Beef?

2078 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mongolian Beef?

36 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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