Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a savory, stir-fried dish made with tender ground beef, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful, soy-hoisin sauce mix. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, salty, and umami flavors, along with a bit of heat from optional chili flakes, makes this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Noodles and Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute with chicken, pork, or tofu)
- 8 oz noodles (egg noodles or ramen noodles)
- 1 onion, sliced thinly
- 1 bell pepper, sliced thinly (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the sauce, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, tossing them lightly with a bit of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the onions and bell peppers to the pan with the beef. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine the Noodles and Sauce:
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the beef and vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the noodles to absorb the flavors.
- Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute ground beef with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version.
- Spicy Variation: Add extra sriracha or chili paste for more heat. You can also top the dish with fresh sliced chilies.
- Noodle Types: You can use egg noodles, ramen noodles, or even rice noodles as a base for this recipe.
- Sauce Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce and hoisin sauce to your liking for a sweeter or saltier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 470 kcal
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, Mongolian Beef, Stir-fry, Asian Noodles, Beef Noodles, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner, Noodle Recipe, Soy Sauce Noodles, Stir-fried Noodles