Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender ground beef with savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce served over your favorite noodles. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with vibrant garlic, ginger, and hoisin flavors, garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or your favorite noodles
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and discard any excess fat from the pan.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and hoisin sauce. Stir and let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Season: Add red pepper flakes if you want a mild spicy kick, and stir well to distribute them evenly.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and beef mixture. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles to plates or a large serving dish. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Hoisin sauce adds sweetness and depth but can be substituted with oyster sauce if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute spaghetti with gluten-free noodles and ensure hoisin and soy sauces are gluten-free.
- This recipe can also be made with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to avoid mushy texture after tossing with sauce.
