Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, tossed with noodles and green onions, this Asian-inspired meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the Noodles:
For the Beef:
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add garlic and ginger. Make sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, cornstarch, and beef broth. Simmer with beef.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, toss to coat. Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For added vegetables, toss in shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas with the beef.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
