
Mongolian-Style Beef Udon Wok with Bok Choy & Peanuts
Ground beef stir-fried with onion, bok choy, and carrot, tossed with fresh udon noodles in a sweet-chili soy glaze. Finished with crunchy peanuts, scallion, and a squeeze of lime.
- Total
- 15 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- ground beef16 oz
- udon noodles16 oz
- bok choy2 piece
- carrot2 piece
- yellow onion2 piece
- scallion2 piece
- lime2 piece
- roasted peanuts4 tbsp
- soy sauce5¼ tbsp
- sweet chili sauce6 tbsp
- garam masala4 tsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- salt1 tsp
You'll need
pot · skillet
Method
Bring salted water to a boil. Slice the onion into half-moons.
5 min · prep
Brown the beef with the onion and salt until no pink remains.
5 min · saute
Roughly chop the bok choy and cut the lime into wedges.
3 min · prep
Add bok choy, garam masala and julienned carrot, and toss through.
4 min · saute
Cook the udon for 1 minute, then drain and rinse cold.
3 min · boil
Off the heat, add the noodles, sweet chili, lime and soy.
2 min · prep
Toss until every strand is glazed. Splash in water if it looks dry.
2 min · saute
Top with chopped peanuts and sliced scallion.
2 min · rest
Serving suggestion
A cold Asian lager (Tsingtao or Singha) or a chilled riesling balances the sweet-spicy glaze. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil on top adds depth.
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