Description
Mongolian Beef and Noodle Stir Fry delivers bold Asian flavors in one quick, satisfying skillet meal. Tender beef strips and silky noodles dance with spicy-sweet sauce, promising a restaurant-quality dinner you can master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) spaghetti or noodles of choice
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside, reserving some cooking water.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking into small crumbles and cooking until deeply browned and no pink remains, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 45-60 seconds until aromatic and releasing their essential oils.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and beef broth in a separate bowl until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring vigorously to coat the beef evenly and create a glossy coating.
- If a more robust sauce consistency is preferred, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then gently fold into the skillet.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deeper flavors.
- Fold cooked noodles into the beef mixture, tossing gently to ensure complete integration and even sauce distribution.
- Plate the stir fry and garnish with thinly sliced 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.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, use tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles in place of traditional spaghetti to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunchy texture to the final dish.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, glossy coating on the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg