Description
Enjoy a taste of Asian-inspired flavors with this delicious Mongolian Beef and Noodle recipe. Tender slices of flank steak are coated in a savory sauce and paired with noodles for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- 8 oz rice noodles or lo mein noodles, cooked and drained
- 3 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toss the Beef: Toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, sear the beef until browned, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and ginger, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to the skillet, add noodles, and toss to combine. Heat through.
- Serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add bell peppers or shredded carrots when sautéing the garlic and ginger.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
