Description
Savory Mongolian ground beef noodles showcase a perfect blend of Asian-inspired flavors with hearty ingredients. Quick weeknight dinners benefit from this simple, satisfying meal that brings robust tastes to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to package guidelines, ensuring they are cooked al dente. Carefully drain and set aside, keeping them warm.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, then introduce ground beef. Thoroughly cook the meat until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Eliminate excess grease by draining fat from the skillet, maintaining the beef’s robust texture.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic into the beef, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds to release its aromatic essence.
- Introduce a flavor-packed combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and water to the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes, creating a glossy, intense sauce.
- Gently fold the reserved noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated with the savory sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions throughout the dish, adding a vibrant, crisp element to the final preparation.
- Transfer the Mongolian ground beef noodles to serving plates, optionally garnishing with a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds for an extra layer of texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, lighter dish that doesn’t feel heavy.
- Swap traditional wheat noodles with gluten-free rice noodles or zucchini noodles for those with dietary restrictions or seeking lower-carb options.
- Toast sesame seeds quickly in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add an extra layer of depth to the final presentation.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and adjusting additional salt to suit personal taste preferences and health requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 592 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 832 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg