Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
8 oz noodles (such as lo mein or spaghetti)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
1 cup beef broth
3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Brown Beef: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and beef broth. For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
Combine: Pour sauce over the ground beef in the skillet, stirring to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
Add Noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 400 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
