Description
These Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver a savory-sweet umami bomb with tender beef, wheat noodles, and aromatic garnishes. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (15% Fat)
- 250 g (8 oz) Fresh Wheat Noodles (Medium-Thick)
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (Light)
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Dark Soy Sauce
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Mushroom-Based Oyster Sauce
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Brown Sugar
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Rice Vinegar
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Sesame Oil
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Vegetable Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced (≈15 g)
- 5 g (1 tsp) Fresh Ginger, Minced
- 240 ml (1 cup) Vegetable Broth (Low-Sodium)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Chili Oil
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Cornstarch mixed with 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Water
- 15 g (1 Tbsp) Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Scallions, Thinly Sliced
- 5 g (1 Tbsp) Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Torn
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente, drain, rinse, and toss with oil.
- Craft Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
- Bloom Aromatics: Stir-fry garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Stir-fry ground beef until browned, drain excess fat.
- Simmer in Sauce: Add sauce to beef and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in broth and cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened.
- Combine and Sear: Add noodles, sesame oil, and toss over high heat.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest, plate, garnish, and drizzle with sesame oil.
Notes
For best results, use ground beef with around 15% fat. Adjust chili oil to your spice preference. Don’t overcook the noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Mongolian,beef,noodles,ground beef,asian,stir fry,quick dinner,weeknight meal,umami