Name: Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe – Quick, Flavorful, and Easy Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, cubed; 2 cups apple cider; 4 cups mashed potatoes; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh thyme for garnish

Description

Learn how to make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles in just 30 minutes. This step‑by‑step guide includes ingredients, cooking times, tips, storage advice, and a printable recipe card.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb beef, cubed
2 cups apple cider
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 4–6 minutes for egg noodles. When al dente, drain, rinse briefly with warm water, and set aside.,In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water (or broth). Stir until smooth; set aside for later thickening.,Heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 5–6 minutes, until the meat loses its pink color and begins to develop a light crust. Drain excess fat if necessary.,Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the sliced green onions. Sauté 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant.,Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and ¼ cup water or broth. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add red pepper flakes if using.,Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the beef.,Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss gently to ensure every strand is coated with the sauce and mixed with the beef. Drizzle the sesame oil over the top and give one final toss.,Sprinkle the green parts of the sliced green onions over the dish. Remove from heat.,Portion the noodles into four bowls and serve immediately. Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds or extra red pepper flakes.

Notes

Nutrition values are approximate and not calculated
adjust based on specific brands and optional ingredients used.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings

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