Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful recipe featuring tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a rich, umami-packed sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or takeout-style comfort food at home, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water and cook noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Lower the heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Stir the sauce into the beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Noodles: Toss cooked noodles with the beef and sauce mixture, cooking for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add Veggies: Broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers can be added for extra nutrition.
- Adjust Sweetness: Modify the brown sugar amount based on your preference.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
