Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles Recipe
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender ground beef with savory, sweet, and spicy sauce poured over chewy udon noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this skillet meal blends soy, garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce for an irresistibly delicious Asian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian-inspired
Ingredients
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Beef and Noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces udon noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste or grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Mixture
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook 10 ounces of udon noodles according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of lean ground beef until it is mostly browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the beef is cooking, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoons ginger paste, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl.
- Simmer Beef with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the browned ground beef in the skillet. Continue cooking the beef in the sauce until fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and ¼ cup water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef and noodles.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles hot for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Red pepper flakes are optional; adjust to your preferred level of heat.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and maintain a balanced flavor.
- Udon noodles can be substituted with other thick noodles or pasta like spaghetti if udon is unavailable.
- Make sure to drain noodles well to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Keywords: Mongolian ground beef, udon noodles, quick dinner, Asian beef recipe, savory beef noodles
