Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry
Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds beef, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir Fry
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, or other high-heat cooking oil
- 1 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the beef strips, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly by hand until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the noodles.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Egg noodles are preferred for stir-fry as they absorb sauce well.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Drain the cooked noodles in a colander. Immediately rinse them under cold water to prevent them from sticking together and to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil to the same wok. Add the roughly chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the cooked beef to the wok with the softened onion. Add the cooked and rinsed egg noodles. Sprinkle with salt and pour the dark soy sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir-fry all the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles and beef are evenly coated with the sauces. Be careful not to overcook, as the noodles are already cooked. Stir in the chopped scallions during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry immediately and enjoy! This dish tastes even better as leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds beef, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir Fry
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, or other high-heat cooking oil
- 1 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the beef strips, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly by hand until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the noodles.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Egg noodles are preferred for stir-fry as they absorb sauce well.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Drain the cooked noodles in a colander. Immediately rinse them under cold water to prevent them from sticking together and to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil to the same wok. Add the roughly chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the cooked beef to the wok with the softened onion. Add the cooked and rinsed egg noodles. Sprinkle with salt and pour the dark soy sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir-fry all the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles and beef are evenly coated with the sauces. Be careful not to overcook, as the noodles are already cooked. Stir in the chopped scallions during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the Mongolian Beef Noodle Stir Fry immediately and enjoy! This dish tastes even better as leftovers.