Description
Mongolian Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef slices tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, served over noodles that soak up every delicious bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe balances rich Asian-inspired flavors with simple ingredients for a hearty, comforting meal suitable for solo dining or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz beef (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain
- 3–4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus extra for tossing noodles
- 8 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
Optional Vegetables
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
Optional Garnishes
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
Optional Additions
- Chili flakes or sriracha (to taste, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender. Pat the strips dry with a paper towel to promote proper browning during cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, forming a rich and aromatic sauce that will coat the beef.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Sear the beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil, then quickly sear the beef strips in batches, cooking until browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside to ensure juiciness.
- Combine and simmer: Return all beef to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over it. Add chopped green onions and optional vegetables if using. Stir and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Toss with noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the beef and sauce. Gently toss everything together until noodles are heated through and fully infused with the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly: Thin slices cook faster and stay tender.
- Use high heat: Helps achieve a nice sear and prevents toughness.
- Prepare sauce early: Mixing sauce before cooking saves time.
- Add sauce gradually: Controls sauce thickness and prevents clumping.
- Don’t overcook noodles: Keep noodles al dente as they soften further in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg