Description
A flavorful stir-fry dish featuring ground beef, egg noodles, and a variety of vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and sliced bell peppers, stirring for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Create a space in the center of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, beef broth, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the skillet, stirring well to combine. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
- Add the cooked egg noodles and broccoli florets to the skillet, tossing everything together until well mixed.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg