Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a delicious and quick Asian-inspired dish that combines flavorful ground beef with savory sauce-coated noodles, topped with green onions and sesame seeds for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, add garlic and ginger, then pour in the sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked noodles in the skillet with the beef and sauce. Cook briefly, then top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can add sautéed bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a leaner option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
