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Mongolian Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry

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This easy 30-minute Mongolian Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry is a sweet-savory, family-friendly dinner packed with saucy noodles, crispy ground beef, and customizable veggies. It’s a quick, comforting homemade takeout alternative that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 3 packages instant ramen noodles (about 9 oz/255g total, discard seasoning packets)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower work too)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small (or snap peas, bell pepper, or other veggies)
  • 3 green onions, sliced (divided—some for cooking, some for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)
  • Extra sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients: Mince garlic, grate ginger, slice green onions, and chop veggies. Measure out all sauce ingredients.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Set aside.
  3. Cook ramen noodles: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets) and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  4. Sear ground beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and crispy. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, ginger, and half the green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add veggies: Toss in shredded carrots and chopped broccoli (or other veggies). Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still bright.
  7. Combine noodles and sauce: Add drained ramen noodles to the skillet. Pour the prepared Mongolian sauce over everything. Toss to coat noodles completely. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and the noodles soak up the flavors.
  8. Finish and serve: Sprinkle on remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles. For vegetarian, use plant-based ground beef and skip oyster sauce. Add any veggies you like. Don’t overcook noodles—they’ll finish in the skillet. Toast sesame seeds for extra flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day. Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.

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