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Mongolian Beef Noodles

Mongolian Beef Noodles is a tasty Asian inspired dish that combines tender Mongolian Beef with chewy noodles and vegetables, tossed in that same delicious savory sweet sauce sauce. This delicious recipe is ready under 30 minutes and is a great alternative to Chinese takeout!

Two bowls of Mongolian Beef and noodles along with carrots and snap peas

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Mongolian Beef with Noodles

Mongolian Beef actually does not originate in Mongolia, nor does it have anything to do with Mongolian cuisine.

In fact, it is a common dish served in Chinese American restaurants across the United States, and typically consists of tender steak pieces marinated and stir fried in an Asian inspired savory sweet sauce.

Even though it’s not authentically Mongolian, and its origin can be a bit confusing, there’s one thing we know for sure. This dish is so delicious and full of amazing flavors.

In this Mongolian Beef Noodles recipe we are taking the classic Mongolian Beef we know and love from Chinese restaurants and combining it with chewy noodles and vegetables to get us a one-skillet/ one-bowl meal.

Ready under 30 minutes, loaded with amazing flavors and textures, it is seriously the perfect weeknight dinner.

I started making this because I love my Mongolian Beef and wanted to cook everything – carbs, protein, veggies in one skillet and serve it in one bowl for the ease of it.

We have had lots of Mongolian Beef Noodles on busy evenings and not only did we love every bite of it, it was a breeze to prepare and cleanup!

Ingredient Notes

To make Mongolian Beef Noodles, you can find all of the ingredients in mainstream grocery stores. No worries – this recipe does not call for obscure ingredients!

A large skillet of noodles tossed in sauce, along with beef and veggies

Here are the Ingredients needed:

  • Beef slices – sirloin, flank steak, strip steak works great. Thinly slice them cross grain so that they come out tender.
  • Noodles – I like to use this brand of Ramen Noodles, but feel free to use any noodles you have at hand. You can also use ramen noodles that come with flavors packets and use just the noodles.
  • Soy sauce
  • Corn starch – used to tenderize beef and thicken the sauce.
  • Brown sugar
  • Garlic – use fresh garlic, not garlic powder
  • Ginger – mince it finely. If you must, substitute with ground ginger.
  • Carrots – slice into thin slices so it cooks easily
  • Snow peas – or substitute with snap peas
  • Cooking oil – vegetable oil, avocado oil or oil of your choice!

How to make Mongolian Beef with Noodles

Step 1: Marinade beef

The first thing is to marinade thinly sliced beef steaks in a simple marinade so that beef would soak in the flavors and would be flavorful on the insides and not just the outsides.

During the process, we are also adding corn starch to the marinade to tenderize the beef.

Combine beef with soy sauce, corn starch and vegetable in a bowl, and let it sit for 30-60 minutes.

Marinating beef slices in a bowl
Marinating beef in soy sauce, corn starch and vegetable oil

Once I marinade the beef, I typically use the wait time to prepare and make the rest of the items.

Step 2: Cook Noodles

For the noodles, I like to use this Ramen Noodles (they are so yummy!), but feel free to use any noodles you have at hand.

I’m going to soften the noodles by boiling them in water based on package instruction. Drain water when done, and rinse in cold water if noodles will be sitting for a while before it is stir fried.

Whatever types of noodles you use for your Mongolian Beef Noodles, make sure that you soften noodles if they come crunchy. Some may instruct you to soak them in hot water instead of boiling.

Noodles need to be soften and almost fully cooked before stir frying them with the other ingredients.

Boiling ramen noodles in a pot of water
Boiling ramen noodles to soften and cook them

Step 3: Prepare veggies and sauce for stir fry

Next, we will slice up vegetables and also prepare the stir fry sauce for Mongolian Beef Noodles.

We are using carrots and snow peas for the veggies, but feel free to use other veggies such as onions, green beans, bell peppers, bak choy, or other veggies that you like.

Regardless of what veggies you use, try to slice them to about the same sizes so they cook evenly, and keep them at a reasonably small size so they don’t take forever to cook.

As for the Mongolian Beef Noodles stir fry sauce, a.k.a. my favorite part of this recipe (in my humble opinion, there’s nothing quite like good sauce), bring all these ingredients together and whisk well:

  • Soy sauce
  • Brown sugar
  • Minced garlic
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Water
  • Cornstarch
Mongolian Beef and Noodles Stir Fry Sauce

It might look like a blob of brown right now, but trust me, this sauce is GOLD and is what makes Mongolian Beef Noodles shine!

Step 4: Stir Fry Beef, Vegetables and Noodles

Before stir frying Mongolian Beef and Noodles, I always recommend bringing all your ingredients next to the stove top so that you can reach them easily because the stir fry process move fast!

We will be cooking this under high heat and we do not want to overcook it, especially the Mongolian beef and ramen noodles.

Heat a large skillet or wok under high heat, and add cooking oil. Once oil is hot, add steaks to the hot wok and stir to cook for a minute or two.

Thinly sliced beef cooks fast so they should be removed promptly once they are no longer pink to avoid overcooking beef.

Stir frying sliced beef in the wok

Next, we are going to stir fry the carrots and snow peas.

Stir frying carrots and snap peas on wok

Also make sure to not overcook them so they remain crunchy.

Once they turn a deeply green and orange color, add in the stir fry sauce, beef and noodles to the wok. Toss to combine so everything is well coated in that delicious sticky sauce.

Then switch off the heat promptly so that they are not overcooked.

Noodles, beef, carrots and snap peas in the wok

The stir fry process should take about 3-5 minutes from start to finish – it is super quick!

Step 4: Garnish and serve!

Garnish Mongolian Beef Noodles with chopped green onions and serve!

Top down view of a large wok with Mongolian Beef Noodles

Here’s what you can expect from this delicious Mongolian Beef Noodles recipe – chewy ramen noodles coated in sticky sweet and savory sauce, tossed with tender strips of beef, and crunchy carrots and snow peas.

It’s a lovely combination of flavors of textures, and such a satisfying meal!

Stir Fry Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips for stir frying your Mongolian Beef and Noodles:

  • Use a large wok or skillet so that you have plenty of room to move the items around and thus cooking them evenly.
  • Cook under high heat so that you get a nice char on the steak and veggies.
  • Stir frying process goes fast – should not take longer than 5 minutes if done right (high heat, large skillet/wok, etc), so have all your ingredients within arm’s reach before starting the process.
  • We are cooking the items separately (beef first, remove, then add veggies) so that we can cook the items perfectly and not overcook them.
  • Keep stirring throughout the stir frying process so that items are cooked through.
  • Avoid overcooking Mongolian beef and noodles. Beef will become tough and no longer juicy, and ramen noodles (or most noodles) will turn mushy if overcooked.

Serving suggestions

This is definitely one of those meals that is great served just by itself. It has protein, veggies and carbs all in one bowl and it couldn’t be easier.

However, if you are in the mood to fancy it up, you can serve Mongolian Beef and Noodles with some of my favorite Asian inspired appetizers and sides:

Two bowls of Mongolian Beef Noodles topped with vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make the beef more tender?

1) Make sure to slice them cross grain and in thin strips.
2) Avoid overcooking. When stir frying, they should be cooked very briefly (a few minutes), once they are no longer pink, remove from heat promptly.
3) Use a good cut of meat – ribeye, sirloin, strip steak are typically pretty tender cuts.

Can I use another type of noodles?

You can use almost any noodles for this – rice noodles, egg noodles, Hokkien noodles, lo mein noodles, even spaghetti noodles! Whatever you use, just make sure to soften it (either by boiling or soaking in hot water) based on package instructions if noodles come dry before stir frying it.

I am short on time! Can I skip the marinating step?

Yes, that should be fine! Still mix beef with the marinade sauce, just no need to let it sit. Beef will not be as flavorful if compared to marinating for 30 minutes, but the marinade and Mongolian sauce will still coat the beef and make it tasty.

What is the best way to store and reheat leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Microwave to reheat.

Skip Chinese takeout and make this delicious Mongolian Beef Noodles ASAP!🧡 I have a feeling you will enjoy this as much as I do!

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Mongolian Beef Noodles

The classic tender and marinated Mongolian Beef stir fry is combined with ramen noodles, carrots, and snow peas to make this tasty one-skillet easy dinner!
4.98 from 41 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 10 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, NY Strip
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp cooking oil plus more for stir frying
  • 4 servings ramen noodles
  • 1-2 stalk carrots thinly sliced
  • 3 oz snow peas
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped

Mongolian Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Slice beef into thin strips cross grain. Bring beef, soy sauce, corn starch and vegetable oil into a medium bowl. Stir to coat beef in seasonings. Marinade for 30 minutes.
  • While waiting on beef to marinade, bring water in a medium pot to boil and cook ramen noodles based on package instructions. Drain water and set aside. Rinse with cold water if they stick together.
  • Prepare Mongolian stir fry sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok with cooking oil under high/medium high heat. Once heated, add beef. Stir continuously for a few minutes until beef is no longer pink – this should take 1-2 minutes under high heat. Remove beef promptly and set aside – do not overcook beef.
  • Add more cooking oil if needed. Add snow peas and carrots. Stir continuously until they are cooked (brighter colors but still crunchy). This should take a couple of minutes.
  • Add stir fry sauce, noodles and beef to skillet. Toss to combine so noodles are coated in sauce. Remove from heat promptly.
  • Garnish with green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 2235mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. 5 stars
    This is the best web site I have found for what i like to eat. Just love all the receipes.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Aw thank you so much Donna! I so appreciate that kind comment 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    So delicious!!! Will definitely be adding it to my rotation.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      So glad to hear! Thanks Hannah!

  3. 5 stars
    I love making takeout food from scratch, and this was delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      You bet! Glad to hear that!!

  4. 5 stars
    My heartfelt greetings to all those people and you who are always writing good posts, seeing and reading your posts inspired me so much that I can try to make my upcoming posts more beautiful.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thank you so much!

  5. 5 stars
    This recipe was so good! I love other ways to use ramen noodles and it was perfect for my lunch.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  6. 5 stars
    I don’t think I will be ordering takeaway ever again after making this recipe! This was DELICIOUS! the meat is so tender and juicy and the sauce is just a perfect match to this dish! so much flavour!

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thank you for sharing, Anna! Happy to hear you’ll be replacing this with takeout! 😀

  7. 5 stars
    We love going out for Mongolian BBQ, but hate the price tag. Your recipe for Mongolian beef noodles was not only more economical, but tasted loads better. I think we’ll be skipping the restaurants from now on thanks to you!

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      I love hearing that!!! Thank you so much, Marta!

  8. 5 stars
    This is such a great dish to make, especially if you are short on time. I also love how versatile this dish can be – can use different types of veggies and meat to the mix.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thanks Ann! Happy to hear that it was versatile and easy!

  9. 5 stars
    When I came across your recipe we had just eaten a meal very similar, however we had to put this together and we will not order this dish from take out ever again!

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      That’s wonderful, Mikayla! Glad you can now enjoy this at home!

  10. 5 stars
    This recipe for Mongolian Beef Noodles is so tasty, filling, and delicious. We made this over the weekend and even our pickiest eater enjoyed it. The sauce is perfectly savory and sweet, and brings a lot of flavor to the dish.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it! The sauce is indeed the best part!

  11. 5 stars
    I made this Mongolian beef noodles over the weekend and enjoyed it while watching my favorite show. Served it with some store bought egg rolls. Fantastic recipe of a very delicious dish. The sauce is so flavorful. A winner in our books.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thank you, Elaine! Happy to hear that! The egg rolls pairing sounds delicious!

  12. 5 stars
    I did not know what to make for dinner last night and stumbled upon this. I used spaghetti noodles that I had and it was still delicious. The sauce was fantastic.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      Thanks, Gloria! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it. I also used all kinds of noodles for this and it has turned out well each time!

  13. 5 stars
    We made this several times and everyone always enjoyed it. I love how we can change it up every time by adding different vegetables. Last night I added bell peppers and broccoli since that’s what I have. The stir fry sauce is delicious as well, perfect combination of sweet and savory.

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      I’m glad you enjoyed this and its versatility. I love adding different veggies to it as well 🙂

  14. 5 stars
    My college aged son has wanted to learn to make your recipe ever since I made it for our family, last week he made it — it was a win-win, he made an amazing meal by himself and I got a night off!

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      NICE!!! That is so sweet!!

  15. Lyann Lee says:

    5 stars
    Very tasty & not to mention yummy! Substituted with pork slices since do not eat beef. Loving this dish 🙂

    1. Joyous Apron says:

      I’m so happy to hear that!!