Wok meal in 30 minutes: The beef noodles you will make again and again

If you love Asian-style wok dishes, this recipe is going to become one of your staples. Mongolian beef noodles combine tender steak strips, colorful vegetables, and a rich, sweet, and umami-packed sauce, just like in a restaurant, only in a homemade, balanced, and protein-rich version.

This is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner, for preparing in advance, or when you want to treat your family to something special without spending hours in the kitchen.

576 calories | 50g protein | 56g carbohydrates | 10g fat

Ingredients

For the beef:

• 500g lean steak, sliced into thin strips

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp white pepper

For the noodles:

• 690g frozen udon noodles (or 250g thick egg/rice noodles)

For stir-frying:

• ½ tbsp avocado oil (or other neutral oil)

• 5 minced garlic cloves

• 2 tsp ginger paste

• 1 small brown onion, thinly sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips

• 200g sliced button mushrooms

• 4 green onion stalks, cut into segments

• 5 dried chili peppers or ½ tsp chili flakes

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp cooking wine

• ½ cup low-sodium beef broth

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• ¼ tsp white pepper

For serving:

• Toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onion, chili flakes.

Preparation

1. Mix the beef strips with the soy sauce, cornstarch, baking soda, and white pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix all sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.

2. Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.

3. Heat a wok or wide pan over high heat with a little oil. Sear the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate.

4. In the same pan, fry the onion for about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chili; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir-fry for 3 minutes until softened but still crunchy.

6. Return the beef to the pan, add the noodles, and pour in the sauce. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

7. Add green onion, mix once more, and serve topped with toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes to taste.