Description
Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent ground beef with tender noodles, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for families or casual gatherings. With the delightful blend of garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce, each bite bursts with authentic Mongolian flavors—better than takeout! Enjoy this versatile meal on its own or paired with steamed vegetables for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine noodles
- 4 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes). Add ginger and garlic in the last two minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil water in a pot and cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain excess fat. Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- To thicken the sauce, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry; add it to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the sauce until evenly coated. Let sit for an additional few minutes.
- Serve hot with garnished green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg