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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 to 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ΒΌ cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed 4 minutes, then break apart and brown fully, about 4 more minutes.
  2. Move beef to one side, add garlic, ginger, and chili garlic sauce; cook 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, vinegar, and water; bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry, stirring until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, boil noodles according to package until just underdone. Drain, reserving a little water.
  4. Add noodles and sesame oil to the skillet; toss to coat. Stir in scallions, then serve with sesame seeds and more scallions.

Notes

If the sauce seizes up after adding the noodles, loosen it with a spoonful of the reserved pasta water. This dish is best right away, but leftovers hold well in the fridge and reheat nicely with a splash of water.