Description
Discover the perfect weeknight solution with these Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles. This quick and flavorful dish combines tender noodles with a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, all ready in just 30 minutes. Better than takeout, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, this hearty dish serves up to 8 people, making it an excellent choice for gatherings. With its mouthwatering aroma and vibrant flavors, Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar (reduce to ⅓ or ¼ cup for less sweetness)
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (low-sodium, if available)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 medium green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Add minced ginger and garlic during the last two minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain once cooked.
- Mix soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the cooked beef.
- Thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch slurry. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked noodles with the beef mixture and stir well to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg