Description
A quick and flavorful noodle dinner made with savory ground beef, tender noodles, garlic, ginger, and a rich, slightly sweet Mongolian-style sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups quick-cooking vegetables, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a separate cup until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess fat when needed.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again, then add it to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and lightly thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss until the sauce evenly coats every strand.
- Fold in most of the green onions. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions, then serve hot.
Notes
- For more heat, add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for greater control over the salt level.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, use rice noodles, gluten-free tamari, and gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 1180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 51
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 76