Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with delicious noodles and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles) Use your preferred type of noodles
- 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with chicken or turkey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking
- 3 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
- 1 inch piece ginger, minced For flavor
- ¼ cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
- ¼ cup brown sugar For sweetness
- ½ cup beef broth For depth of flavor
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes Optional for heat
- ½ cup green onions, chopped For garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the pan with the beef and stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan. Stir and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss until well coated with the sauce.
Serving
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially garlic and ginger. If you like it spicy, feel free to increase the amount of red pepper flakes. Consider adding vegetables, such as bell peppers or snap peas, for extra color and nutrition.