Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles weave robust flavors from Asian cuisine into a quick comfort meal. Sizzling beef mingles with slick noodles, creating a savory experience that draws hungry diners straight to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Main Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles or spaghetti
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by submerging them in boiling water according to package guidelines. Once tender, drain thoroughly and set aside, ensuring no excess water remains.
- Place a spacious skillet over medium-high heat and introduce a thin layer of vegetable oil. Crumble the ground beef into the pan, allowing it to brown evenly while breaking apart the meat with a utensil.
- Eliminate any accumulated fat from the meat, then introduce minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté these aromatics until they release their fragrant essence, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the flavor-enhancing liquids: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Sprinkle brown sugar into the mixture, stirring continuously to create a harmonious sauce. Allow the concoction to simmer and reduce, developing a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Gently fold the prepared noodles into the beef and sauce, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated with the savory mixture. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors completely.
- Transfer the steaming noodle dish to serving plates. Adorn the top with thinly sliced green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat.
Notes
- Opt for fresh or dried noodles based on texture preferences, with egg noodles or rice noodles offering delightful alternatives to traditional wheat noodles.
- Lean ground beef works best, trimming excess fat ensures a cleaner, less greasy dish that maintains authentic Mongolian flavor profiles.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding sriracha for spice enthusiasts who enjoy bold, zingy sensations.
- Prepare vegetables like sliced bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition, quickly stir-frying them with beef to create a more complex and balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg