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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Savory Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles that are quick to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Noodles spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles, gluten-free options available
For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef preferably 80% lean or higher
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey or white sugar
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce omit for a lighter sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mix with water to make a slurry
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger freshly grated
For Sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil like canola
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped, divided
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
For a Kick
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to preference

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water, cook noodles according to package until al dente, rinse briefly under warm water, set aside.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the beef, sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and hoisin sauce, then pour into the skillet with beef.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, add to skillet, stir until sauce thickens and coats beef.
  6. Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add cooked noodles into the skillet, toss gently to coat with beef and sauce.
  7. Add Final Touches: Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles, mix in half of the green onions.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Plate noodles hot, garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days; reheat carefully to maintain texture.

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