Description
A flavorful one-pan dish combining juicy ground beef, savory sauce, and satisfying noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef mixture and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and optional red pepper flakes, then pour into the pan with the beef, stirring well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the beef mixture and let it simmer until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Toss the drained noodles into the pan and mix everything together until the noodles are coated with flavors.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free noodles and tamari. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef, noodles, quick dinner, one-pan meal, easy recipe