Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver a symphony of savory flavors that dance across hungry palates. Spicy, tender beef mingles with silky noodles, creating a quick dinner solution passionate cooks will devour with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein or spaghetti noodles
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package guidelines, ensuring they are al dente. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with sesame oil, allowing it to shimmer slightly.
- Introduce ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until rich brown and fully caramelized.
- Drain any excessive fat, maintaining the beef’s moisture and flavor concentration.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger into the beef, stirring continuously for 60-90 seconds to release their aromatic essence.
- Pour soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar into the skillet, creating a glossy, complex sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the beef.
- Gently fold the reserved noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand is generously coated with the savory sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates, then sprinkle with finely chopped green onions, a dash of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and a light dusting of sesame seeds for textural contrast.
- Serve immediately while the noodles remain warm and the sauce retains its silky consistency.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Experiment with different noodle types like rice noodles or whole wheat options for varied textures and dietary needs.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma and deepen the overall dish’s complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free hoisin sauce or alternative seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg