Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, a classic Chinese-American dish that combines tender noodles with savory ground beef and a medley of colorful vegetables in a sweet and savory sauce. Here's a recipe to make a mouth-watering version of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles:
**Ingredients:**
For the ground beef mixture:
* 1 lb ground beef
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon grated ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* Salt to taste
For the vegetables:
* 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
* 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
* 1 cup sliced snow peas
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* Salt to taste
For the noodles:
* 8 oz cooked noodles (preferably fresh or frozen)
For the sauce:
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 tablespoon vinegar
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* Salt to taste
**Tips and Cooking Techniques:**
1. **Brown the ground beef:** Cook the ground beef in a hot skillet with sesame oil until it's browned and cooked through. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks to prevent large clumps.
2. **Use multiple cooking methods:** Cook the vegetables separately to ensure even cooking and to prevent overcooking. Use a pan-fry method for the mushrooms and bell peppers, and a stir-fry method for the snow peas.
3. **Adjust seasoning:** Taste the ground beef mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed. Also, adjust the seasoning of the vegetables and sauce to your taste preferences.
4. **Make the sauce ahead:** Prepare the sauce ingredients beforehand and mix them together just before serving to retain the texture and consistency.
**Instructions:**
1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef mixture and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until it's browned and cooked through. Drain excess oil.
3. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and bell peppers and cook until they're tender and lightly browned. Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of water over high heat. Add the snow peas and cook until they're tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth. Add the water and whisk until well combined.
6. In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the cooked ground beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, and snow peas. Stir-fry everything together for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the cooked noodles to the wok or skillet and stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce and ingredients.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
**Variations:**
1. **Spicy version:** Add diced jalapeños or sriracha to the ground beef mixture for an extra kick.
2. **Seafood version:** Add cooked shrimp, scallops, or crab to the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles for a seafood twist.
3. **Veggie-packed version:** Add sliced carrots, diced zucchini, and chopped broccoli to the vegetable mixture for a colorful and nutritious version.
4. **Korean-inspired version:** Substitute the oyster sauce with Gochujang (Korean chili paste) and add toasted sesame seeds and crispy garlic for a Korean-inspired flavor profile.
Enjoy your delicious Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles!
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