Mongolian Beef Ramen

Picture Courtesy Of Delish.com

Beef is AMAZING. Just looking at the picture for this post has me hungry, which isn't helping the fact that i didn't have breakfast this morning and lunch is 4 hours away. As I look down at my previous post I've started to notice that the quality and complexity of the recipes has slowly increased. This recipe, by the people at Delish is the perfect segue into the kind of high quality meals that balance the fried noodles with an even amount of  healthier ingredients. Don't hesitate to indulge in this one if you've got the chance. Take it away Delish...

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. sirloin streak, sliced against the grain

2 tbsp. corn starch

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tbsp. sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. minced ginger

1/2 c. soy sauce

1/4 c. brown sugar

1 c. chicken broth

pinch red pepper flakes

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets

1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks

3 package instant ramen, flavor pack discarded

3 green onions, thinly sliced

Toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Toss beef with corn starch. Cook until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sesame oil to skillet and stir in garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute then add soy sauce, brown sugar and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add broccoli and carrots then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Return beef to skillet and stir until completely coated in sauce. Stir in cooked ramen noodles and green onions. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.