Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles is a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef is cooked in a sweet and savory Mongolian-inspired sauce, then tossed with udon noodles for a satisfying dish. With minimal prep and cook time, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces udon noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste, or grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook 10 ounces udon noodles according to the package directions and drain. Set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound lean ground beef until mostly browned. Add 4 cloves garlic and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Drain the excess fat.
- Prepare Sauce: While the beef is cooking, whisk together the ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoons ginger paste, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the meat and finish cooking the ground beef in the sauce.
- Add Noodles: Add the noodles to the pan with the beef and sauce, and toss to coat.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch and ¼ cup water together and pour over the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat and serve fresh!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- You can use other types of noodles, such as spaghetti or linguine.
- Add vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or onions for more flavor and nutrition.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for a finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
