Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian-style stir-fry dish featuring ground beef, noodles, and a delicious savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers a comforting blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz spaghetti, linguine, or rice noodles (cooked and drained)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Mongolian Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 4 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear Beef: Heat oil in a skillet, add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and hoisin sauce. Pour into skillet.
- Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry, simmer until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Toss in noodles and green onions, stir until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with chicken, turkey, or pork.
- Enhance with additional veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, or shredded carrots.
- For a gluten-free option, use rice noodles and ensure sauces are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
