Description
A quick, savory and sweet stir‑fry of ground beef tossed with noodles in Mongolian‑style sauce, garlic, ginger and scallions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (≈ 450 g)
- 8–10 oz noodles (rice noodles, lo mein, or spaghetti) (≈ 225‑285 g)
- 3‑4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup low‑sodium soy sauce
- 2‑3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth (or water)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with cold water as slurry)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain off excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté briefly until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stir, and let simmer until the sauce thickens (about 2‑3 minutes).
- Add the cooked noodles; toss everything together so noodles are fully coated in the sauce. Heat through for a minute or two.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use different types of noodles: rice noodles, lo mein, spaghetti etc.
- For less sweetness, reduce brown sugar.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
- To make it more spicy, increase red pepper flakes or add fresh chili.
- For lower sodium, use low‑sodium soy sauce and reduce/swap hoisin sauce.
- Leftovers store well in fridge for ~3‑4 days; reheat gently, adding a bit of water if sauce has thickened too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: ~470 kcal
- Sugar: ~9 g
- Sodium: ~1040 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: (approx) 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0‑1 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: ~100 mg
