Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

 

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

8 oz noodles (such as lo mein or spaghetti)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch ginger, grated

½ cup soy sauce

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)

1 cup beef broth

3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions:

Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Brown Beef: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and beef broth. For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch and whisk until smooth.

Combine: Pour sauce over the ground beef in the skillet, stirring to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.

Add Noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.

Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Kcal: 400 kcal | Servings: 4 servings