Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender noodles with savory ground beef, ginger, and garlic all enveloped in a rich, slightly sweet sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to Asia. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this recipe is designed to be simple yet packed with flavor. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day. Get ready to savor every bite as the aromas fill your kitchen and bring loved ones together around the table!
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
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- For garnish: ½ cup green onions, chopped; 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture into the skillet. Simmer for about two minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce while stirring gently for about 2-3 minutes until glossy.
- Toss in cooked noodles and mix well to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg