Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and savory stir-fry dish combining tender ground beef with perfectly cooked noodles, all tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce made from soy, hoisin, garlic, and ginger. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s an easy weeknight meal with bold Asian-inspired flavors ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb ground beef
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or rice noodles work well)
Sauce and Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain them thoroughly and set aside so they are ready to be combined later.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to ensure even cooking and no large clumps remain.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Once the beef is cooked through, stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook this mixture for 1-2 minutes until the garlic and ginger become fragrant, infusing the beef with aromatic flavors.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. If you prefer the sauce thicker, prepare a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with a little water and then add it to the sauce mix. This will help the sauce achieve a luscious consistency.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet. Stir everything well to coat the beef evenly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Add Noodles: Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly so that the noodles are evenly coated in the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for heat if desired, then garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the dish warm and enjoy the comforting, savory flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner version.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- For extra veggies, stir in sliced bell peppers or snap peas when adding garlic and ginger.
- Cornstarch slurry is optional but recommended for a thicker sauce; omit if you prefer it thinner.
- Adjust sweetness and heat by varying brown sugar and red pepper flakes amounts to taste.
