Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a flavorful and hearty beef dinner recipe combining tender ground beef with savory sauces and chewy noodles. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this Asian-inspired dish is bursting with bold flavors and comforting appeal, making it a favorite for families and busy cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or spaghetti works well)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to prepare the sauce mixture.
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger, setting aside for flavor-enhancing steps.
- Heat a little oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir well and simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat in the sauce. Warm through for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for a more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust spice level by varying red pepper flakes.
- Consider substituting rice noodles for an authentic texture.
- Top with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg