Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender ground beef with garlic and ginger, coated in a savory-sweet Mongolian-style sauce, tossed with noodles, and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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 al dente. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it turns brown, using a spoon to break the meat apart evenly.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Once the beef is fully cooked, stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. If you desire a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry and add it to the sauce mixture.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef and stir well to coat. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle red pepper flakes (if using), chopped green onions, and sesame seeds on top. Serve warm and enjoy your Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or crumbled tofu.
- If you like extra spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili garlic sauce.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to your taste preference.
- Cornstarch is optional but helps achieve a thicker sauce that clings well to the noodles.
