Description
Savory Mongolian Beef and Noodles deliver a symphony of bold Asian flavors that dance across your palate. Sizzling strips of tender beef mingle with silky noodles, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein, udon, or spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing flank steak into delicate, whisper-thin strips. Dust generously with cornstarch, ensuring each strip is evenly coated. Allow the meat to rest and absorb the coating for a brief interlude.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with vegetable oil, bringing it to a sizzling medium-high temperature. Carefully arrange beef strips in a single, uncrowded layer. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior. Transfer the caramelized meat to a waiting plate.
- Without cleansing the pan, reduce oil to a thin film. Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and fiery red pepper flakes. Quickly toast the aromatics until their fragrance blossoms and intensifies.
- Pour in a harmonious blend of soy sauce, molasses-like brown sugar, rich beef broth, umami-packed hoisin sauce, and tangy rice vinegar. Allow the mixture to simmer and transform into a glossy, slightly thickened elixir.
- Reunite the crispy beef with the vibrant sauce, gently tumbling to ensure each morsel is lavishly coated. Introduce pre-cooked noodles and freshly chopped green onions, stirring until everything reaches a uniform, steaming temperature.
- Crown the dish with an additional scattering of emerald green onions and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds. Serve immediately, transporting your palate to a realm of takeout-inspired comfort.
Notes
- Cornstarch coating creates a crispy exterior that locks in the beef’s juices, ensuring tender and flavorful meat every time.
- Patting beef dry before coating helps achieve maximum crispiness and prevents soggy results during cooking.
- Use a hot wok or skillet to get a perfect sear on the beef, creating those delicious caramelized edges that make this dish irresistible.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg