20-Minute Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A sweet and savory 20-minute dinner featuring ground beef and noodles tossed in a rich soy and hoisin sauce. Better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (ramen, udon, or spaghetti)
The Sauce
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Finishing
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the 8 oz of noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, and the minced garlic. Set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the 1 lb of ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the browned beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in the 1 tbsp of sesame oil.
- Serve: Thinly slice the green onions. Serve the noodles immediately, garnished with the onions.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
