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Mongolian Ground Beef Ramen Skillet

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A quick, easy, and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring ground beef, ramen noodles, and a sweet-savory Mongolian sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal is family-friendly, adaptable, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles (about 6 oz total, discard seasoning)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil (canola or avocado oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (or matchstick carrots)
  • 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color, optional)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or chicken/veggie broth)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish, optional)
  • Sriracha or chili oil (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil to make the Mongolian sauce. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodle blocks and cook for 2 minutes, just until barely tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and mostly cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Push beef to the edges of the pan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the center. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant, then stir to combine with beef.
  5. Add shredded carrots, bell pepper, and half the green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add cooked ramen noodles to the skillet. Pour the Mongolian sauce over everything. Toss gently to coat noodles and beef evenly.
  7. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, with sriracha or chili oil if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles. Add extra veggies like broccoli or snap peas for more nutrition. Don’t overcook the noodles—keep them al dente. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or water. Adjust spice level to taste. Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.

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