Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combining tender ground beef with savory sauce and tender noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or rice noodles)
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)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain well and set aside to prevent them from sticking.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Once the beef is cooked through, add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry and add it to the sauce mixture.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to combine, making sure the noodles are fully coated with the sauce and beef mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for heat if desired, then garnish with chopped green onions and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Rice noodles give a gluten-free option if you avoid soy sauce containing wheat or use tamari sauce instead.
- If you like more heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying.
- For thicker sauce consistency, ensure the cornstarch slurry is well mixed before adding to prevent lumps.
