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Mongolian Beef and Noodles

A quick and delicious stir-fried dish featuring saucy beef and chewy noodles that feels like restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound Thinly sliced flank steak or sirloin Any beef cut for stir-fries works.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Low-sodium is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar Light or dark depending on your taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh or powdered garlic is fine.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced Powdered ginger can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For coating the beef.
  • 2 scallions Chopped For garnish.
Noodle Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen) Use whatever noodles you have.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for stir-frying Vegetable oil is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Water or beef broth Optional for thinning the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef thinly, approximately the width of a pinky finger. Toss in cornstarch and set aside.
  2. Boil the noodles according to package instructions while preparing the sauce.
  3. In a mug, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef to the skillet and let it brown for a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour in the sauce mixture and let everything bubble until thickened.
  4. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, stirring until coated and glossy.
  5. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

To make it spicier, add chili flakes or sriracha. If you have leftover veggies, feel free to add them in during the cooking process. For easier cleanup, reuse the pot used for the noodles for the beef preparation.