Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick and delicious meal combining tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust based on spice preference.
- ½ cup green onions, chopped For garnish.
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the pan with the beef and stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan. Stir and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
This dish is best served hot. For extra flavor, top it with green onions and sesame seeds. Offer extra soy sauce on the side for those who want more seasoning. To store leftovers, allow to cool, then place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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