Description
A delightful dish featuring tender ground beef and chewy noodles in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and hoisin sauce. Pour into the pan with the beef, stirring until well coated.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, simmer for a few minutes until glossy.
- Toss the cooked noodles with the beef mixture until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also customize the recipe with different vegetables and protein sources.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef, noodles, quick meal, family dinner, comfort food