One Pan Mongolian Beef Noodles with Broccoli
This simple one pan meal cooks noodles directly in a savory sauce with ground beef and fresh broccoli for a quick family dinner.
recipesbynani.comCooking noodles directly in the same pan as your beef and vegetables is a total lifesaver on busy weeknights. It saves you from washing extra pots and allows the noodles to soak up all that delicious sauce while they cook. It was a bit of a bold idea when I first tried it, but it has become a staple in my kitchen because the result is just as tasty as the traditional method.
You will love how this dish comes together in just fifteen minutes. It is perfect for families, and it is easy to adapt if you want to swap the beef for another protein like ground chicken or pork. Just make sure to use a nice deep pan so you have plenty of room to toss everything together at the end.
🧺 Ingredients
- 4 instant noodle cakes (about 70g each), seasoning packets discarded
- 500g ground beef
- 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into small florets and stems
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups water
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin, five spice, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
- 2
Heat a large deep pan over medium high heat with a splash of oil.
- 3
Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with your spoon.
- 4
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir to coat, then add the broccoli and stir for another minute.
- 5
Pour in the water and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Place the noodle cakes into the pan, breaking them in half if needed to fit.
- 7
Use tongs to submerge the noodles into the liquid, covering the pan with a lid for about two minutes until the noodles soften.
- 8
Remove the lid, toss everything together well so the noodles are coated and the broccoli is tender, then serve immediately.
💡 Tips
This dish is best served right away while the noodles are perfectly tender. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and add a small splash of water when reheating to loosen the sauce. Feel free to sprinkle some extra sesame seeds or sliced green onions on top before serving for a nice crunch.
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