Description
A cozy and easy recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a family weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb (450g) 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)
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the pan with beef and stir.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened.
- Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mongolian Noodles, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner, Family Recipe, Comfort Food