Description
Comforting Mongolian ground beef noodles dance with bold Asian flavors, creating a quick, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-style excitement to home cooking. Savory beef, silky noodles, and a glossy sauce promise a delicious dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti or favorite noodles
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente, following package guidelines. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Heat oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, releasing aromatic notes of finely chopped garlic and ginger until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, using a wooden spatula to break down protein into small, uniform crumbles. Continue cooking until meat develops a rich, caramelized exterior and loses its raw pink coloration.
- Craft a robust sauce by whisking together umami-rich soy sauce, savory beef broth, sweet hoisin, caramelized brown sugar, and fiery red pepper flakes in a separate mixing vessel.
- Stream the prepared sauce directly into the skillet with browned meat, creating a glossy coating. Allow mixture to gently bubble and reduce, concentrating flavors and creating a luxurious consistency.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the meaty sauce, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly enrobed with the flavorful liquid.
- Transfer to serving plates, adorning the dish with delicate green onion rings and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap traditional wheat noodles with gluten-free rice noodles or zucchini spirals for a low-carb alternative.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and cutting back on added salt to make the dish heart-healthy.
- Boost vegetable content by adding chopped bell peppers, carrots, or spinach during the beef cooking stage for extra nutrition.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or plant-based meat alternatives for a protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg