Description
A quick and flavorful noodle dish made with savory ground beef, tender noodles, garlic, ginger, and a sweet-savory Mongolian-style sauce that coats every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or lo mein noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, then cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and stir well to combine.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add it to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss gently until fully coated in the sauce.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and mix well.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Add vegetables such as shredded carrots, broccoli florets, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- For more heat, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of chili oil.
- You can substitute the noodles with ramen, rice noodles, or linguine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth, or microwave in short intervals while stirring between each interval.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
- If the sauce is too thin, add a little more cornstarch slurry while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
