Mongolian beef ramen is a mouthwatering and flavorful take on a popular classic dish that will delight your taste buds, combining the tender slices of flank steak with the soft and slurp-worthy ramen noodles.This dish will satisfies your hunger and elevates your culinary experience.
1lbflank or sirloin steakthinly sliced against the grain
2Tbspcornstarch for coating the beef
1Tbspvegetable oil for searing the meat
4instant ramen noodle packs without the seasoning
1/4cupsoy sauce
1/2cupwater
1/2cupbrown sugar
2tspsesame oil
2garlic clovesminced
1/2tspground ginger
2scallionschopped, for garnishing
Instructions
Start by cutting the steak into thin strips, and then toss the strips with cornstarch in a medium bowl, ensuring the beef is evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. When the oil is hot, add the steak strips and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a plate.
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, and combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the sauce, and stir thoroughly to ensure that each piece of meat is coated with the delicious flavors. Allow the sauce to cook with the beef for 2-3 more minutes to thicken.
While the beef and sauce are cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles once they're cooked.
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet with the Mongolian beef and sauce, and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.Serve your Mongolian Beef Ramen in bowls, garnished with chopped scallions.
Enjoy your weeknight dinner filled with the fantastic flavors of this Mongolian Beef Ramen recipe!