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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

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This Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish combining tender ground beef, aromatic garlic and ginger, fresh chili peppers, and scallions, all tossed with tender ramen noodles in a rich, savory sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauces, fish sauce, and a hint of sweet peach jam. Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe offers bold Asian-inspired flavors perfect for a quick family meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1.2 oz garlic cloves (5 large, finely minced)
  • 0.5 oz ginger (finely minced)
  • 3 bulb scallions (diced, whites and greens separated)
  • 2 whole Red Fresno chili peppers (or serrano peppers, seeds removed, diced)

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef

Dry & Sauces

  • ½ tsp coarse sea salt (plus a pinch)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 6 oz ramen noodles
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper (plus extra for serving)
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp peach jam (or apricot jam)

Oils & Liquids

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 6 tbsp reserved noodle water

Instructions

  1. Dice and chop: Finely mince the garlic and ginger. Dice the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Remove seeds from the chili peppers, slice into strips, then dice to sizes similar to scallions. Set all aside ready to use.
  2. Combine sauce: In a measuring cup, mix together oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ground black pepper, fish sauce, and peach jam. Stir well until the jam dissolves completely.
  3. Cook beef: Heat a large 12-inch sauté pan or wok over medium heat until warm. Add avocado oil and ground beef. Increase heat to medium-high and use a wooden spoon to break the beef into fine pieces.
  4. Season the beef: Sprinkle in sea salt and garlic powder. Sauté the beef until cooked through and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
  5. Boil noodles: While the beef cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 6 tablespoons of noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles and set aside.
  6. Add aromatics: Once the beef is browned, add minced garlic, ginger, white parts of the scallions, and diced chili peppers. Season with a pinch of salt and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute to release flavors.
  7. Add noodles and sauce: Combine the prepared sauce with the reserved noodle water. Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture.
  8. Toss to combine: Increase heat to high and continuously toss and stir the noodles and beef to evenly coat with the sauce, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  9. Serve: Transfer noodles to a large serving plate. Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and a few more turns of freshly ground black pepper. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

  • Peach jam can be substituted with apricot jam for a similar sweetness and flavor profile.
  • Adjust the type and amount of chili peppers according to your preferred heat level.
  • Reserving noodle water helps loosen the sauce and ensures the noodles are well coated without drying out.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.
  • Using fresh scallions and aromatics elevates the dish’s flavor.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/mongolian-ground-beef-noodles-recipe/