Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef with tender noodles in a delicious Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dish:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- sesame seeds for garnish
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything: Add noodles to the skillet, toss until coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use rice noodles or gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Add steamed broccoli, snow peas, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
