Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combining tender noodles with savory ground beef cooked in a rich sauce, fresh vegetables, and a touch of heat, all garnished with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or other noodles of your choice
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Vegetables and Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the spaghetti or preferred noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to develop flavor.
- Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the beef mixture in the pan.
- Simmer the beef in sauce: Let the beef simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced green onions, shredded carrots, and snow peas. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Combine noodles and beef mixture: Toss the cooked noodles with the beef and vegetable mixture until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately for a warm, satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute spaghetti with rice noodles or udon for different textures.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness or omit for no heat.
- For extra protein and flavor, add scrambled eggs or tofu as an alternative to ground beef.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- To save time, prepare sauce ingredients in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
