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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mouthwatering Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Ready in 30 Minutes

This quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a perfect dish for busy weeknights, combining savory ground beef and noodles in a sweet umami sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Noodles spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles; gluten-free or zucchini noodles are excellent low-carb alternatives.
For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef opt for lean ground beef (80% or higher)
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil any neutral oil works well
For Flavoring
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced fresh garlic adds the best flavor
  • 1 inch Ginger minced fresh ginger enhances warmth
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce provides essential umami
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar adds sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Beef Broth enhances the sauce's depth
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce brings sweetness and complexity
For Thickening and Spice
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
For Garnishing
  • 0.5 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
  1. Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with warm water to prevent sticking, then toss with a bit of vegetable oil.
  2. Brown Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes, and then drain any excess grease.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger into the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
  4. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and hoisin sauce. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the cooked beef and stir well!
  5. Thicken Sauce: Clear a space in the skillet and mix in the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  6. Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently with the beef and sauce to absorb all those delicious flavors. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Finish: Stir in a splash of sesame oil and half of the chopped green onions. Serve garnished with the remaining green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish offers great flexibility; you can swap proteins and noodles to suit your dietary needs. It's also a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors.

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