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High protein ground beef Mongolian noodles dish with vibrant vegetables

High Protein Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

This hearty and comforting dish combines high protein ground beef with flavorful Mongolian noodles, perfect for autumn gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef use a lean halal ground beef
  • 8 oz whole-wheat or gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 3 scallions sliced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  • Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and nicely browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  • Aromatics: Push the beef to one side of the pan and add garlic and ginger to the empty space. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir into the beef.
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, water or broth, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Thicken: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Combine: Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if you want a looser sauce.
  • Finish: Stir in sliced scallions and red pepper flakes. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use a hot pan for a good browning on the ground beef — that caramelized flavor makes the dish. Taste as you go: adjust sweetness or saltiness with brown sugar or soy sauce in small increments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
Keyword Autumn Dinners, ground beef, High Protein, Mongolian Noodles, quick meals
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