Description
Hearty Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles blend savory flavors from traditional Asian cuisine with comforting pasta. Quick weeknight meals become extraordinary when home cooks explore these simple yet delicious ingredients you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti or lo mein)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package guidelines, ensuring they are al dente. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, browning ground beef until no pink remains. Eliminate excess rendered fat.
- Introduce minced garlic to the beef, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Create sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, and cornstarch in a separate mixing vessel. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
- Stream sauce mixture into skillet with beef, continuously stirring until sauce reaches a glossy, thickened consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked noodles into the beef mixture, gently folding to ensure complete sauce coverage and even distribution.
- Transfer to serving dish, generously garnishing with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Control sodium intake by using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing added salt, which helps balance the dish’s overall taste without compromising authenticity.
- Enhance texture by slightly undercooking noodles before final mixing, allowing them to absorb sauce and prevent becoming mushy during the final tossing stage.
- Prepare sauce mixture in advance and store in refrigerator for quick weeknight meals, maximizing convenience without sacrificing delicious homemade taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg