Description
Quick and easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe ready in under 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired noodle dish features tender ground beef tossed in a savory-sweet Mongolian sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and made with simple pantry staples, perfect for busy families and meal preppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Rinse lightly to prevent sticking.
- Brown the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet with the beef.
- Simmer and combine: Cook 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add noodles and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best authentic flavor.
- Cook noodles to al dente – they’ll continue softening in the sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Double the sauce if you prefer extra saucy noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Asian-Inspired
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg