Description
Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender noodles with a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something hearty without the hassle of takeout. With customizable ingredients and a delightful taste that appeals to both kids and adults, this recipe is destined to become a weeknight staple. Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade noodles infused with delicious flavors that rival your favorite restaurant dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces noodles (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar (adjustable)
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Add minced ginger and garlic in the final minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions without added salt; drain and set aside.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and add soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Create a cornstarch slurry with cornstarch and water; add to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked noodles until well-coated in the sauce; 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 (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg