Stunning Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
This delectable Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles dish is a perfect blend of savory flavors and satisfying textures. Ground beef is stir-fried with vegetables and cooked in a rich soy sauce-based sauce, then served over tender noodles. This recipe is quick to prepare and will impress family and friends alike.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 pot for boiling noodles
- 1 colander
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh, minced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- unit unit green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- unit unit sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Incorporate the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots into the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together gently until the noodles are well-coated with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables such as snap peas or mushrooms based on your preference.
For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Enjoy this dish with a side of steamed dumplings or spring rolls for a complete meal.