Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
This Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combines flavorful ground beef with noodles and a savory sauce, making it a quick and delicious meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish serves four and is sure to please the whole family.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 colander
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces noodles e.g., spaghetti, lo mein, or egg noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef in the skillet.
- Stir well, ensuring that the beef is evenly coated with the sauce. If desired, add red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and gently toss everything together until the noodles are heated through and well combined with the beef mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas for added nutrition and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.