Description
Savory Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles bring robust Asian flavors straight to your kitchen, blending spicy and sweet notes. Hearty ingredients and quick preparation make this dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, thoroughly draining and reserving to the side.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, browning ground beef completely and eliminating excess grease.
- Introduce minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the meat, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds until aromatic.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and crushed red pepper flakes in a separate mixing bowl.
- Transfer the sauce mixture into the skillet, allowing it to gently simmer and develop depth for 2-3 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with cool water, then incorporate into the simmering sauce to achieve a rich, glossy consistency.
- Carefully fold the previously cooked noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated with the savory sauce.
- Enhance the dish’s complexity by drizzling with fragrant sesame oil, then artfully garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the bold flavors to shine.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner protein option.
- Quickly rinse noodles with cold water after cooking to prevent them from sticking together and maintain a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1025 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg