Mongolian Beef and Noodles

Mongolian Beef and Noodles

Main Course
25 min
427 kcal / serving

Mongolian Beef and Noodles combines the flavors of beef, rice noodles and a delicious Asian inspired sauce. Delicious and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1 teaspoonground ginger
  • 1 tablespoonminced garlic
  • ¼ cupbrown sugar
  • ½ cupbeef broth
  • ½ cupsoy sauce (low sodium)
  • ¼ cuphoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
  • 8 ozwide rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch
  • 4green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoonsesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.  Break up the beef as it browns.  Then drain off any excess grease.  Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.

  2. 2

    While the beef is cooking, prepare the noodles based on the package instructions.  Rinse with cold water and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, pepper and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the beef.  Stir to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water.  Stir until it’s dissolved and then stir this mixture into the skillet as well.  Bring to a low boil.  Heat until the sauce has thickened and then stir in the cooked noodles.  Toss to combine the noodles thoroughly with the sauce and the meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Remove the pan from the heat but allow the noodles to sit in the sauce mixture for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.  Then serve warm topped with the sliced green onions and sesame seeds.  Enjoy!