Mongolian Noodles with Ground Beef

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz ramen noodles (or any thin noodles)
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

DIRECTIONS:

Cook the Noodles:
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Cook the Beef:
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Combine Everything:
Add the minced garlic to the cooked beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the beef. If you’d like a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Toss with Noodles:
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.

Serve:
Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.