Trust Me! These 15 Minute Mongolian Beef Noodles Will Change Your LIFE!

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is budget-friendly.

Cut 300g of beef into bite-sized pieces against the grain.

Marinate beef with 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon neutral oil.

Let the beef marinate in the fridge.

Slice 1 large onion into thick slices.

Slice white parts of green onions and cut green parts into long strips.

Smash 3 cloves of garlic and chop them.

Grate about 2 teaspoons of ginger.

In a small container, mix 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cooking wine, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make the sauce.

Boil water in a pot and cook udon noodles according to package instructions.

Drain noodles and coat with oil to prevent sticking.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat.

Add marinated beef and sear for about 1 minute until browned, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

In the same wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add sliced onions, cooking for 1-2 minutes until charred.

Add white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add the beef and noodles to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute.

Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for about 2 minutes until well coated.

Turn off the heat and add the green parts of green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, mixing well.

Serve the noodles on a plate and garnish with green onions and chilies.

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