Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles combine tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a rich, slightly sweet soy-based sauce for the ultimate comfort food dish. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold flavors and a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- - Medium saucepan
- - Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- - Tongs or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- #### For the Sauce:
- - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- - 1/3 cup water
- - 1/4 cup brown sugar
- - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- - 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- #### For the Noodles:
- - 8 ounces spaghetti or lo mein noodles
- - 1 pound ground beef
- - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- - 1 small onion diced
- - 1 cup shredded carrots
- - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- - Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- **Cook the Noodles:** Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- **Prepare the Sauce:** In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Set aside.
- **Cook the Ground Beef:** Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- **Sauté Vegetables:** Add diced onions and shredded carrots to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- **Combine Sauce and Beef:** Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
- **Add Noodles:** Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet, mixing to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- **Garnish and Serve:** Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.