Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish combining tender ground beef with vibrant vegetables in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Tossed with tender noodles and garnished with green onions, it offers a perfect balance of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors, ideal for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (egg noodles or rice noodles)
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Start by cooking the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside. Toss them with a little oil to prevent sticking and keep them separated while preparing the rest of the dish.
- Brown the ground beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside, leaving the oil and juices in the pan.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, which will infuse the oil with aromatic flavor.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and julienned carrots to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining some crunch and freshness.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the cooked ground beef back to the skillet with the vegetables, mixing everything evenly.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red chili flakes if using. Pour this sauce mixture over the ground beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer and coat: Stir well to combine all ingredients and let them heat through for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the beef and vegetables thoroughly.
- Add noodles and combine: Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet. Gently mix to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce, beef, and vegetables. Cook for an additional minute to heat the noodles through and blend flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the dish as a fresh, crunchy garnish. Serve hot for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Adjust red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
- If you prefer softer vegetables, increase the sauté time by a couple of minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and rewarmed before serving.
