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Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

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A comforting dish combining ground beef, noodles, and a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add your noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Don’t forget to stir occasionally! Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the sauce: While the noodles cook, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch slurry in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. The beef will need about 5-7 minutes to brown and cook through.
  5. Mix in the sauce: Pour your prepared sauce over the ground beef, stir to coat evenly, and allow it to come to a gentle simmer, thickening beautifully.
  6. Toss in the noodles: Gently add the cooked noodles into the beef and sauce mixture, tossing for about 2-3 minutes until everything is coated.
  7. Add the final touches: Stir in the green onions and red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Serve and garnish: Plate the noodles hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve with sautéed vegetables or a crisp salad. Enjoy with chopsticks for an authentic experience.

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Keywords: Mongolian noodles, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipe, Asian cuisine

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