Viral One Pot Mongolian Beef Ramen Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

Heat 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and break it up while browning it until fragrant.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 to 1 cup of beef broth; mix well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Open 3 packages of ramen noodles and add them directly to the skillet, submerging them in the sauce.

Cook the noodles, stirring frequently, until they are broken up and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes; add more water if needed to prevent sticking.

Once the noodles are cooked, add 2 chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, stirring to combine.

Turn off the heat and optionally drizzle more sesame oil over the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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