Description
A hearty and flavorful noodle dish inspired by Mongolian beef, made with high-protein ingredients like lean ground beef, edamame, and whole wheat noodles. Sweet, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat or high-protein noodles (like chickpea or lentil-based)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the beef evenly. Add edamame and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- If needed, mix cornstarch and water and stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine everything.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Substitute beef with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Add broccoli or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg