Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This Asian-inspired dish combines savory ground beef with tender egg noodles in a deliciously seasoned sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces egg noodles
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth or water
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth. Simmer, then add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add sriracha.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
