Mongolian Beef Noodles
Directions
- 1Add a pound of ground beef to a hot pan and break it up, then brown it.
- 2Add five minced garlic cloves and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
- 3Add a quarter cup of beef broth, one-third cup of brown sugar, one-third cup of soy sauce, three tablespoons of hoisin sauce, a quarter teaspoon of ginger, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- 4Stir until all combined, ensuring it is not watery.
- 5Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together two tablespoons of cold water and one tablespoon of cornstarch.
- 6Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir well, bringing it to a boil.
- 7Prepare the chow mein noodles per package instructions.
- 8Once the sauce is thick and noodles are ready, add the noodles to the pan and stir until coated.
- 9Add some noodle water.
- 10Sprinkle green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top.
- 11Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground beef
- 10 garlic cloves
- 0.4 cup beef broth
- 0.6 cup brown sugar
- 0.6 cup soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 0.4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 pinch black pepper
- 2 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 2 package chow mein stir-fry noodles
- 2 handful green onions
- 2 handful toasted sesame seeds
Equipment
cast iron skilletwooden spatulawhisksmall bowl