Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles. This recipe features tender noodles coated in a rich, flavorful sauce made with ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (about 10 oz) ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles, spaghetti, or egg noodles)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Make the Sauce:
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the browned beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the chopped green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles dish is a quick and flavorful meal that combines savory ground beef with tender noodles in a rich, soy-based sauce.
- It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Customize it by adding vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg