Description
A flavorful Mongolian Beef and Noodle dish featuring tender ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce with garlic, ginger, and soy, served over wide rice noodles and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 1½ tablespoons ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the wide rice noodles according to the instructions on the box. Once cooked, drain them and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Heat a 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Add the ground beef and brown until fully cooked and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the garlic paste and ginger paste and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Add the chili paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and half of the beef broth into the skillet; stir to combine.
- Prepare Cornstarch Mixture: In a separate bowl, stir the cornstarch into the remaining half cup of beef broth until fully dissolved, then add this mixture to the skillet.
- Simmer Sauce: Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, coating the beef evenly.
- Add Green Onions and Adjust Seasoning: Fold in ¼ to ½ cup of the sliced green onions. Taste the sauce and add additional chili paste or red pepper flakes, if more heat is desired.
- Cook a Bit Longer: Saute the mixture for another 1 to 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Toss with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with the remaining green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili paste and red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Using wide rice noodles gives a better texture and works well with the rich sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure soy sauce and hoisin sauce are gluten-free.
- Sesame seeds add a nice crunch and flavor but are optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Mongolian beef, beef noodles, Asian beef recipe, quick dinner, savory beef stir-fry
