Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a savory, flavorful dish that combines ground beef with fresh vegetables and noodles, all coated in a delicious, umami-rich sauce. Quick and satisfying, this one-pan meal is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cups cooked noodles (e.g., ramen, rice noodles, or lo mein)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for a touch of acidity)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onion to the pan with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the sliced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to dissolve the sugar and combine all the ingredients.
- Add the noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat. Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- For added vegetables, try adding carrots, zucchini, or snap peas.
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes or add sliced jalapeños.
- Switch out the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for a different protein option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
