Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender udon noodles with savory ground beef cooked in a rich, slightly sweet soy and hoisin sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces udon noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
Sauce Ingredients
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the udon noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until it is mostly browned and cooked through. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare Sauce: While the beef is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Simmer together, allowing the beef to finish cooking and the flavors to meld.
- Add Noodles: Add the drained udon noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss well to evenly coat the noodles with the sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir continuously while cooking until the sauce thickens and clings to the noodles and beef.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Mongolian ground beef and noodles immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and calories.
- Red pepper flakes are optional; add more or less to adjust spice level.
- Udon noodles can be substituted with other thick noodles if unavailable.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Allow sauce to thicken sufficiently for best texture and flavor coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
