Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Version)
Savory noodles with ground beef, soy, and ginger in a sweet-spicy sauce. Quick, bold flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Noodle dish core
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 blend)
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8 ounces wide noodles such as lo mein, rice noodles, or spaghetti
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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4 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup water
→ Cooking and finishing
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
→ Optional garnishes
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Sesame seeds
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Fried shallots
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Lime wedges
# Steps:
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Cook the wide noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and toss with a small amount of oil or water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until thoroughly browned and crisp at the edges. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Push cooked beef to the sides of the pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the center and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, cornstarch, and sriracha or red pepper flakes until smooth.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and aromatics. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
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Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly, ensuring all noodles are coated in the sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish.
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Serve hot, garnished with the reserved green onions and optional toppings such as sesame seeds, fried shallots, and lime wedges.
# Notes:
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For even more flavor, allow the beef to become deeply caramelized before adding the aromatics.