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Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles with Vegetables
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Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles with Vegetables

This quick and easy Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles with Vegetables recipe is better than takeout! Made in one skillet with spaghetti, garlic, a savory sauce, and tons of fresh veggies.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword Mongolian Beef, Mongolian Ground Beef, Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles with Vegetables, Mongolian Ground Beef and Vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

  • 1 Small Sliced Red Onion
  • 1 medium Medium Zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 1 Cup Broccoli Florets, chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper, any color, sliced into strips or cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tbsp Oilve Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 8 oz Spaghetti, or any other long pasta, such as linguini, fettucine or lo mein noodles
  • 1/2 to 1 Cup Reserved Pasta Water
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced for garnish optional
  • Sesame Seeds, for garnish optional

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Crisp in Oil or red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add veggies, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook spaghetti in salted water. Reserve ½ to 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  • In the same skillet, brown ground beef with garlic. Drain excess grease.
  • Return veggies to the pan along with cooked pasta, sauce, and pasta water. Toss to combine and heat over low until sauce thickens.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot!

Notes

? Storage, Reheating & Freezing

  • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or soy sauce to loosen the noodles.
    Freezing: This dish can be frozen, but the texture of the veggies and noodles may change slightly upon thawing. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.