Description
Savory mongolian beef stir-fry with ramen brings together classic Asian flavors in a quick weeknight meal. Hearty noodles and tender beef create a satisfying dinner you can easily prepare in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 3 packages instant ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 large head broccoli (separated into florets)
- 1 carrot (peeled and cut into matchsticks)
- 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely minced)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Coat sirloin steak slices with cornstarch, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear beef slices for 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add toasted sesame oil to the skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and broth, raising heat to create a bubbling sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Add broccoli florets and carrot matchsticks to the skillet.
- Cover and steam vegetables for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Reintroduce seared beef to the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce.
- Incorporate cooked ramen noodles and sliced scallions, mixing thoroughly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- Cornstarch creates a crispy, golden exterior on beef by absorbing excess moisture and promoting faster browning during high-heat cooking.
- Choose lean sirloin steak sliced against the grain to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef that absorbs sauce perfectly.
- Balance spiciness by adjusting ginger and garlic quantities, allowing more heat for adventurous palates or reducing for milder preferences.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg