Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef with savory sauces and hearty noodles. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare yet full of flavor. This recipe offers a satisfying balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 8 ounces cooked egg noodles
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Guide:
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Sauté vegetables: Add chopped green onions, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine sauce and meat: Pour the prepared sauce over the ground beef and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve: Serve the Mongolian ground beef mixture over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of sesame oil to the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- You can use any type of noodles you prefer, such as rice noodles or udon noodles.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add other vegetables you like, such as broccoli or snap peas.