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Mongolian Beef and Noodle

This quick and comforting Mongolian Beef and Noodles recipe captures bold flavors with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces wide rice noodles
For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup light soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook noodles according to the instructions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. In a 12-inch skillet or wok, brown ground beef with sesame oil until cooked through.
  3. Add garlic paste and ginger paste, browning for an additional minute.
  4. Add chili paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and half of the beef broth.
  5. Stir cornstarch into the remaining beef broth until dissolved; add to the skillet.
  6. Saute over medium heat until sauce is bubbly and meat is evenly seasoned.
  7. Add green onions, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Saute for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat.
  10. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Serve piping hot in shallow bowls or on a communal platter. Can add cilantro and lime for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.