Description
A flavorful and quick Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe that combines tender ground beef with a savory hoisin-soy sauce and perfectly cooked noodles. This stir-fried dish is garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a simple yet delicious meal ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or rice noodles work well)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside to be added later.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it while breaking it apart with a spoon until it is fully browned and cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger to the cooked beef. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is aromatic and fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. If a thicker sauce is preferred, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with a little water and add it to this sauce mixture.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef evenly, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the dish if you desire some heat, then garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles warm for the best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute spaghetti noodles with rice noodles or any preferred noodle type.
- For a thicker sauce, do not skip the cornstarch slurry step.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference or omit for mild flavor.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for reduced sodium content.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-inspired
