Description
Savor the delightful taste of Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles, a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that comes together in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, providing a satisfying meal that tastes even better than takeout. The tender noodles soak up a rich, savory sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, and hoisin sauce, creating an irresistible dish that everyone in the family will love. Customize it by adding vegetables or adjusting the sweetness to match your preferences. Enjoy this vibrant and comforting dish that packs a punch of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces noodles (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar (reduce to ⅓ or ¼ cup for less sweetness)
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (low-sodium, if available)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 medium green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic during the last two minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet; mix in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry; bring to a low boil.
- Add drained noodles to the sauce; stir until well coated and let sit for a few minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg