Description
This Skinny Mongolian Beef Noodles recipe offers a deliciously healthy take on the classic Mongolian beef dish, combining tender flank steak, fresh vegetables, and flavorful stir-fry soba noodles tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that’s both low in calories and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Beef and Oils
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced across the grain
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Vegetables
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Noodles and Garnish
- 1 pouch stir-fry soba noodles
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
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 in the hot oil for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add sesame oil followed by diced red onion, sliced orange bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and rice vinegar. Cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to start thickening and flavors to meld.
- Combine Steak and Noodles: Return the cooked flank steak to the pan. Add the pouch of stir-fry soba noodles, stirring well to fully combine all ingredients. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, ensuring the noodles absorb the sauce and everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor before serving hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure soba noodles are 100% buckwheat or use rice noodles.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Slice flank steak thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables with any stir-fry friendly options such as snap peas or carrots.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
