Budget-Friendly Mongolian Beef with Noodle Stir Fry | Simple Recipe without Specialty ingredients!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are a budget-friendly alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Slice beef against the grain into thin strips.

Marinate beef in soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Cook noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet with vegetables; toss to combine.

Return beef to the skillet and mix everything together.

Drizzle with sesame oil and add chopped green onions; stir well.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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