Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles weave a delightful culinary story of rich flavors and comfort. Quick weeknight dinners welcome this Asian-inspired dish that brings bold spices and hearty ingredients together in one satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles or spaghetti
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by cooking them according to package directions, then drain and set aside, ensuring they remain loose and separated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, adding a touch of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles while cooking until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color and loses its raw appearance.
- Eliminate excess fat from the meat to maintain a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Reduce heat and infuse the skillet with minced garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essence without burning.
- Craft a complex sauce by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil directly in the same skillet.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, creating a glossy, slightly thickened consistency that will cling perfectly to the meat and noodles.
- Reunite the cooked noodles with the seasoned beef, gently tossing to ensure every strand is luxuriously coated with the savory sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional few moments, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Transfer to serving dishes and embellish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions, a dusting of sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for those who enjoy a subtle heat.
Notes
- Select wide, flat noodles like udon or lo mein for better sauce absorption and authentic Asian texture.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more balanced dish.
- Consider substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for healthier or vegetarian options.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by reducing brown sugar for low-sugar diets or adding more for intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg