Description
This Skinny Mongolian Beef Noodles recipe offers a delicious and lighter twist on a classic favorite. Tender flank steak is stir-fried with colorful vegetables and a flavorful soy-based sauce, then tossed with soba noodles for a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced across the grain
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 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 with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Add sesame oil to the pan followed by diced red onion, sliced orange bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, then add brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and rice vinegar. Mix well and let it cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add back the steak and noodles: Return the cooked steak to the pan along with the pre-cooked soba noodles. Stir everything well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes, making sure the noodles absorb the sauce and are heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak if preferred.
- If you want extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon or add fresh chili slices.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- The soba noodles should be pre-cooked or pre-steamed as per package instructions before adding to the stir-fry.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
