Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles that combines savory ground beef with flavorful Asian-inspired sauces, served over noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water; set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavorings: Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat the beef. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked noodles and toss to combine, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until heated through. Stir in green onions and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles to make it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
