Description
Mongolian Beef Noodles is a flavorful, satisfying stir-fry that combines tender beef strips, chewy noodles, and a rich, sweet-salty sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and full of umami goodness.
Ingredients
1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup water or beef broth
250 g rice noodles or lo mein noodles
400 g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Toss the sliced beef in cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Boil noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water or broth.
4. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Return beef to the pan, pour in sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Add cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a spicy version, add 1 teaspoon of chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.
To make it vegetarian, substitute beef with tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
If sauce is too thin, dissolve 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and add it in.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef noodles, stir fry, Asian dinner