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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Savory Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles combine savory and slightly sweet flavors in a comforting dish ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose lean (80% or higher) to avoid excess grease.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce is a great substitute for less salt.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can be replaced with honey or white sugar if necessary.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adjust according to personal preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Needed for slurry.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Used for cornstarch slurry.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Used for cooking.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Noodles e.g., spaghetti or udon, cooked al dente.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • small bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add your choice of noodles. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under warm water. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger into the browned beef. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water until sugar dissolves. Pour into the skillet.
  5. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the skillet while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, gently tossing them with the beef and sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
  7. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and fold in half of the chopped green onions. Serve garnished with remaining green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more nutrition. Adjust sauce to taste before serving.

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