Description
Mongolian Noodles with Ground Beef is a quick and savory dish featuring tender noodles tossed in a sweet and salty sauce, combined with ground beef, garlic, and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ramen noodles (or any thin noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic to the cooked beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the beef. If you’d like a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- The cornstarch slurry is optional, but it will help thicken the sauce for a more cohesive dish.
- For a different twist, add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg