Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish that combines savory ground beef with tender noodles in a delicious sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Lo Mein Noodles:
8 ounces
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Vegetable Oil:
1 tablespoon
Garlic, minced:
4 cloves
Fresh Ginger, grated:
1 tablespoon
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce:
1/2 cup
Brown Sugar:
1/4 cup
Hoisin Sauce:
2 tablespoons
Cornstarch mixed with Water:
1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Green Onions, sliced:
4
Sesame Seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef in oil until fully cooked.
- Add aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the beef and cook until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Thicken the sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Combine everything: Toss in the cooked noodles and mix until well coated.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, top with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
