Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Asian Diet: Dairy-Free

Ingredients

  • 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)
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Instructions

  1. Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour into the pan with the beef and stir to combine.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring to let it simmer for a minute or two until thickened.
  6. Add cooked noodles, tossing until coated with sauce. Heat for another minute.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.

Notes

  1. Keep the garlic and ginger prepared before starting, as the cooking process moves quickly.