Description
Sizzling Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver a bold dance of savory and sweet flavors across your palate. Hearty noodles tossed with spicy beef create a quick weeknight meal that brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, water, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the pan to become thoroughly hot and slightly shimmering.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking for 6-8 minutes until the meat browns and releases its juices.
- Drain excess fat from the beef if necessary, then pour the prepared sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly and allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- While the beef simmers, cook rice or egg noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot of boiling water until they reach al dente consistency.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly and immediately transfer them into the skillet with the seasoned beef, tossing gently to ensure every strand is coated with the rich, savory sauce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles hot, directly from the skillet, ensuring each portion gets an equal mix of noodles and beef.
Notes
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based alternatives to create a lighter, leaner version of the dish perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and release aromatic oils for extra depth.
- Control heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with less and gradually increase to suit personal spice tolerance without overwhelming the delicate sauce balance.
- Quick meal prep tip: Use pre-minced garlic and frozen green onions to cut down cooking time while maintaining authentic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg