Mongolian Beef Noodles
A savory-sweet stir-fry with tender beef and perfect noodles.
The noodles soak up the delicious sauce, adding a satisfying chewiness to each bite. Red pepper flakes or chili paste can be added for a subtle spicy kick.
This dish is often garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, making it a visually appealing and irresistibly tasty meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an indulgent takeout-style treat at home!
Mongolian Beef Noodles is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender strips of beef with a rich, savory-sweet sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked noodles. Inspired by the classic Mongolian beef, this dish features thinly sliced beef, typically flank steak, stir-fried to perfection with garlic, ginger, and scallions.
The sauce is a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, creating the perfect balance of sweet and umami flavors.
Cook Time - 30 Minutes, Serving Size - 4
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1 lb Beef skirt steak
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup beef broth
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
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300g linguine
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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Nutri Green Purple Kohlrabi Microgreens
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1 cup Toasted cashews
Ingredients
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Start by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat as needed to keep the dish light and flavorful.
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Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, pour in the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine all the delicious flavors.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth making a slurry consistency. Stir this into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Allow it to simmer gently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, while stirring.
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Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated with the flavorful sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes to soak up all the delicious flavors.
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Garnish tops of dishes with refreshing microgreens, green onions, and toasted cashews over the noodles.
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Top with Nutri Green microgreens of your choice!
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Recommended microgreens for this dish
Purple Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is widely used worldwide but frequently unknown. Its health benefits are incredible. Kohlrabi is an abundant source of vitamin C. It is actually richer in vitamin C than oranges. It is one of the best antioxidant and it help reduce free radicals in our body that one of the fundamental causes of premature aging. One study performed on Chinese women, showed a significant reduction of breast cancer when cruciferous vegetables like Kohlrabi were added to their diet.
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Nutritional Info
Kohlrabi microgreen is packed with so many beneficial minerals, vitamins (C, K) minerals and other nutrients. It is rich in fiber, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, and sulfur. It also has a number of anti-cancer compounds which are known to stimulate enzymes activity and inhibit the growth of tumors.
Enjoy and share with friends and family!