Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles dance with bold flavors and silky textures, blending savory Asian-inspired ingredients into a quick weeknight masterpiece. Hungry diners savor each bite of this simple yet irresistible dish that brings restaurant-quality comfort directly to home kitchen tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Noodles and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or ramen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, ensuring they are al dente. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with cooking oil until shimmering.
- Introduce ground beef into the hot skillet, breaking into crumbly pieces while cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Eliminate excess rendered fat from the skillet, maintaining the beef.
- Incorporate minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, sautéing for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Craft a savory sauce by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour the prepared sauce directly over the seasoned beef, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Create a thickening agent by blending cornstarch with water until smooth, forming a translucent slurry.
- Introduce the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold the reserved noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated with the rich sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while piping hot for optimal flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating ground beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper taste profiles.
- Swap traditional noodles with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch slurry and adjusting consistency to prevent overwhelming or watery results.
- Enhance protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg