Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender beef with savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. The udon noodles soak up all the delicious sauce, making each bite a perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces udon noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced, about 4 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste, or grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles: Follow package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet until mostly browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the beef with sauce: Pour sauce over the beef, add noodles, and toss to coat.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk cornstarch and water, pour over skillet, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add some chili paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg