Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of ground beef with savory Mongolian-inspired sauce and noodles. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
FOR THE GROUND BEEF:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz (about 225g) Chinese egg noodles or any noodles of your choice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Cook Noodles:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Combine Sauce and Ground Beef:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked ground beef.
- Stir to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Noodles:
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet or wok with the beef and sauce.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
- Finish and Garnish:
- Stir in chopped green onions.
- Garnish with additional green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve:
- Dish out the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles into bowls and serve hot.
Enjoy your Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.