Mongolian Beef Noodles
Estimated $9.75 recipe · $4.88 per serving (US / USD)
Silky, sticky Mongolian-style beef with spring onions and flat rice noodles.
The recipe
Mongolian Beef Noodles
Silky, sticky Mongolian-style beef with spring onions and flat rice noodles.
Ingredients
- 280g beef steak, sliced thin
- 200g flat rice noodles
- 3 spring onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hoisin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornflour
Estimated recipe cost
$9.75 for 2 servings · $4.88 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 280g beef steak, sliced thinPlanning assumption · $10.00 / 454 g · Uses 280g | $6.17 |
| 200g flat rice noodlesPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 250 g · Uses 200g | $2.40 |
| 3 spring onionsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.41 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 tsp gingerPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2g | $0.05 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.17 |
| 2 tbsp brown sugarPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 1814 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 12g | $0.04 |
| 1 tbsp hoisinPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.15 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp cornflourRetail benchmark · $1.97 / 2268 g · Retail reference · 1 tsp ≈ 2.7g | $0.00 |
| Estimated total | $9.75 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the flat rice noodles per packet instructions. Drain, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
- Slice the beef steak very thinly against the grain (easier if partially frozen). Toss with cornflour and a pinch of salt.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, sesame oil, and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the spring onions, separating whites and greens.
- Heat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add oil, then sear the beef in a single layer — 1 min undisturbed, then toss for 1 more min. Remove to a plate.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites to the wok. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and let it bubble and thicken for 1–2 min.
- Return the beef and add the noodles. Toss everything together until well coated and glossy.
- Serve in bowls scattered with spring onion greens.
Recipe notes
Slicing the beef against the grain and very thin is the key to tenderness here.
Estimated nutrition per serving
650 kcal · 39g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.