Description
Hearty Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles blend savory spices with tender meat and silky noodles. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make this dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Boil noodles according to package directions, then drain and reserve.
- Warm oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté ground beef until it develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger to the beef, stirring for approximately 60 seconds to release their aromatic essence.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and beef broth in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with browned beef, allowing ingredients to meld and create a robust flavor profile.
- Incorporate cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated with the savory mixture.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve piping hot, capturing the dish’s maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select gluten-free noodles like rice or zucchini noodles for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for leaner protein alternatives.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for increased nutritional value and texture variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg