Description
Sizzling mongolian beef stir-fry with ramen invites home cooks on a flavor-packed journey through Asian cuisine. Tender strips of beef, glossy sauce, and springy noodles combine for a quick, satisfying meal you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak
- 2 packages ramen noodles
- 4 tbsps vegetable oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce (for stir-fry sauce)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (for marinating beef)
- 2 tbsps hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Slice flank steak into thin, diagonal strips against the grain, ensuring uniform cuts for optimal tenderness and even cooking.
- Marination Process: Blend soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger to create a robust marinade. Submerge beef strips completely, allowing flavors to meld for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves, forming a harmonious sweet-tangy blend.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook ramen according to package instructions, drain thoroughly, and set aside to prevent water dilution.
- Beef Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Arrange marinated beef in a single layer, searing 2-3 minutes per side until edges caramelize and turn golden brown.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Remove beef and in the same skillet, stir-fry bell peppers and onions until they reach a vibrant, tender-crisp state.
- Flavor Fusion: Return beef to the skillet, combine with sautéed vegetables, and pour prepared sauce over the mixture. Gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Final Simmering: Allow ingredients to simmer 1-2 minutes, melding flavors and heating components thoroughly.
- Plating: Layer cooked ramen in serving bowls, top with Mongolian beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a fresh, nutty finishing touch.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut beef against the grain at a diagonal for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Marinate Masterfully: Let beef absorb marinade at room temperature to enhance flavor penetration and develop rich, complex taste profile.
- High-Heat Hero: Use scorching hot wok or skillet to achieve perfect caramelization, creating crispy exterior while maintaining juicy beef interior.
- Sauce Synchronization: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to balance sweet, tangy, and savory notes, guaranteeing a harmonious flavor explosion in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 548
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg