Description
A delicious and hearty stir-fry featuring ground beef, udon noodles, and fresh vegetables, coated in a savory Mongolian sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (Ground turkey, ground chicken, and ground sausage will also work.)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- ½ cup diced onions
- 3–4 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 3–4 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables
- 6–8 oz udon noodles (Ramen noodles work great, too. See notes for more tips.)
- ½ cup soy sauce or liquid aminos
- ¼–½ cup brown sugar or sweetener
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (See notes for substitution.)
- 2 cups broth (Any broth will work. I use bone broth for added protein.)
- 2–3 teaspoons chili onion crunch (Optional for flavor and a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add your ground beef. Break it up with a spatula or meat chopper and cook until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Season it with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss in your chopped onions and minced garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions soften and everything smells amazing.
- Toss in your fresh or frozen mixed vegetables. Let them simmer for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Whisk the cornstarch in a bowl or cup with the broth. In the same pot, pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar (or sweetener), and cornstarch broth mixture. Stir well to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom, that’s where all the flavor hides. If you’re adding chili onion crunch, add it now.
- Add the noodles straight to the pot. Stir and ensure the broth and sauce completely covers and coats the noodles so they can cook. Add additional broth or water if necessary.
- Place the lid on the pot and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Mine was ready after 5 minutes using udon noodles. Your time will vary depending on what you use.
- Grab your tongs or wooden spoon, toss everything together one more time, and serve hot. The noodles should be coated in that glossy, savory Mongolian sauce with tender beef and veggies in every bite.
Notes
- For a lower-calorie option, you can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or sausage.
- Chili onion crunch can be adjusted based on your desired spice level.
- Bone broth adds extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg