Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Ingredients:

For the Noodles:

• 8 oz (225 g) noodles (egg noodles, ramen, or any preferred type)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Ground Beef Mixture:

• 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken, optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Noodles:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

1. Prepare the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

1. Cook the Ground Beef:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the sliced onion and bell pepper (if using), and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

1. Combine Everything:

• Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat if necessary, and pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
• Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
• If you like a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.

1. Serve:

• Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Tips:

• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas.
• You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
• Adjust the level of sweetness or spiciness to suit your taste.

Enjoy your Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles!