MONGOLIAN BEEF

GLUTEN-FREE

While this recipe is typically spicy, you can adjust the heat by omitting the red pepper flakes. Look for presliced beef strips when buying the ingredients to help save even more time. Serve over a bed of rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

MAKES 4 CUPS

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 23 minutes

GRILL: 390°F

For the sauce

cup brown sugar

¼ cup soy sauce or wheat-free tamari (tamari for gluten-free)

¼ cup water

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon sesame oil

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the beef

½ pound flank steak

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Olive oil spray

To make the sauce

1 . In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

2 . Whisk until the sauce comes to a low boil, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

To make the beef

1 . Slice the steak into small, thin strips, cutting with the grain.

2 . In a medium bowl, toss the beef with the cornstarch.

3 . Place the beef in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil, and grill for 10 minutes. Turn the beef over, spray with more olive oil, and grill for another 10 minutes, until browned and slightly charred.

4 . Transfer the cooked beef to a large bowl. Add the sauce mixture to the beef, toss to coat, and serve.

PER SERVING (2 CUPS): Calories: 440; Total fat: 16g; Saturated fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 1,910mg; Carbohydrates: 35g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 37g