Description
Savory Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles dance with bold Asian flavors, promising a quick weeknight dinner sensation. Saucy, tender beef and silky noodles combine for a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Starches:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, ensuring they are al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside in a warm location.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and crumble while cooking, browning evenly for 5-6 minutes. Eliminate excess grease if needed.
- Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes directly into the beef. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, allowing aromatics to release their intense flavors and fragrance.
- Pour soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar into the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce develops a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Gently fold noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand gets thoroughly coated with the savory sauce. Toss carefully to prevent breaking the noodles.
- Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle generously with sliced green onions, extra red pepper flakes for heat, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose rice noodles or whole wheat options for gluten-free or healthier alternatives that keep the dish’s authentic flavor profile intact.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to match your heat tolerance, starting with a pinch and gradually increasing for personalized zesty sensation.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles to create lighter versions while maintaining the recipe’s delicious Asian-inspired essence.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snap peas during the cooking process for extra texture and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg