Description
A quick and cozy recipe for Mongolian ground beef noodles, featuring a sticky savory sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 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.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring to let it simmer for a minute or two until thickened.
- Add cooked noodles, tossing until coated with sauce. Heat for another minute.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
Keep the garlic and ginger prepared before starting, as the cooking process moves quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef, ground beef noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe