Description
A savory and slightly sweet dish featuring tender beef slices stir-fried with noodles in a rich, flavorful sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings the taste of Mongolian cuisine to your table in no time.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
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8 tablespoons dark soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
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5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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½ cup (120ml) beef broth made from one bouillon cube (or beef stock)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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½ teaspoon chili flakes
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Beef and Noodles:
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1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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8 oz (225g) noodles (egg noodles, lo mein, or your choice)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, sesame oil, brown sugar, chili flakes, black pepper, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
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Cook the Noodles:
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Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Cook the Beef:
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the sliced beef in batches, cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
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Stir-Fry Aromatics:
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In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed.
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Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Combine:
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Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
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Add the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Transfer the dish to serving plates.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
For extra tenderness, marinate the beef in a bit of soy sauce and cornstarch for 15–20 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the level of chili flakes to control the spice—omit for mild, double for spicy.
You can substitute the noodles with rice or rice noodles for a gluten-free option (ensure sauces used are also gluten-free).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian