Description
A flavorful Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry with Ramen that combines tender, seared flank steak with a sweet and savory sauce, tossed together with ramen noodles and crisp green onions for a quick and satisfying Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the Beef: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch until fully coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to help the beef develop a crispy texture when cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, water, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using, creating a balanced sweet and savory sauce.
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, drain thoroughly, and set aside so they are ready to be tossed in the stir-fry later.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding) and sear each side for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Use the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet to stir-fry the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green onions for about 1 minute until fragrant, which infuses the dish with flavor.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the aromatics and bring it to a gentle simmer to thicken slightly and meld flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the sauce. Then add the cooked ramen noodles and toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.
- Serve: Plate the stir-fry immediately, optionally garnishing with extra green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added nutrition and color, consider stirring in sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snap peas along with the aromatics.
- If flank steak is unavailable, skirt or sirloin steak can be used as substitutes.
- To increase the heat level, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
