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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring ground beef in a sweet and savory sauce, tossed with tender noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal using pantry staples.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2–3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Add garlic and ginger to the beef, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir well. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated.
  7. Stir in chopped green onions and red pepper flakes, if using.
  8. Serve hot and garnish with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Use any type of noodles you prefer or have on hand.
  • Add vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots for more nutrition.
  • For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes or add chili sauce.
  • Toss noodles with oil after cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Recipe is easily adaptable for vegetarian or gluten-free diets.

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