Description
This Skinny Mongolian Beef Noodles recipe is a flavorful, healthier twist on traditional Mongolian beef, featuring tender flank steak stir-fried with colorful vegetables and soba noodles in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal that’s both delicious and balanced.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced across the grain
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Vegetables
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Noodles
- 1 pouch stir-fry soba noodles
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Steak. Add canola oil to a large skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Season the sliced flank steak generously with salt and pepper. Cook the steak for about 5-6 minutes until browned on the outside. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables. To the same pan, add sesame oil followed by diced red onion, sliced orange bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften but remain crisp.
- Add Aromatics and Sauce Ingredients. Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and rice vinegar. Mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Combine Steak and Noodles. Return the cooked flank steak to the pan. Add the pouch of stir-fry soba noodles, stirring everything together thoroughly. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the noodles to heat through and absorb the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve. Remove from heat and garnish the dish with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately for a warm, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slicing the flank steak across the grain helps ensure tenderness.
- You can substitute soba noodles with whole wheat spaghetti or rice noodles if preferred.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit for a milder dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
