Description
Savory noodles tossed with browned ground beef in a glossy soy, hoisin, garlic, and ginger sauce, finished with fresh green onions for an easy takeout-style dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the noodles and place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add the neutral cooking oil to the hot skillet, then add the ground beef. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender, then drain well.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and stir until it starts to thicken.
- Add the drained noodles and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly coated and glossy.
- Stir in most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish, then serve hot topped with the remaining green onions.
Notes
- For the best texture, cook the noodles just until tender so they do not become too soft in the sauce.
- Use lower-sodium soy sauce if you want a milder salt level.
- Add broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers for extra color and texture.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mongolian ground beef noodles, ground beef noodle bowl, easy noodle dinner, takeout inspired noodles, hoisin beef noodles