Description
Savory Mongolian ground beef noodles combine rich Asian flavors with hearty pasta. Spicy sauce and tender meat create a quick, satisfying meal for weeknight dinners that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or rice noodles)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (slurry)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Warm oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Introduce ground beef and sauté, breaking into crumbly pieces until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, stirring rapidly for approximately 45-60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in combined sauces: soy, hoisin, oyster, and beef broth, then sprinkle brown sugar and red pepper flakes for balanced seasoning.
- Whisk cornstarch with small amount of liquid to create smooth slurry, then stream into skillet while continuously stirring.
- Allow sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes, creating glossy consistency.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Transfer to serving dish and elegantly garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Swap traditional wheat noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice or zucchini noodles for dietary restrictions.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level, making the recipe mild or extra hot based on personal preference.
- Quickly prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking and prevent burning delicate aromatics like garlic and ginger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 815 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg