Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly. Tender noodles are tossed with a savory and slightly sweet sauce, along with perfectly seasoned ground beef. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Noodles:
Beef:
Sauce:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Pour into skillet, simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, toss to combine. Stir in red pepper flakes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli, bell peppers, or snow peas for extra veggies.
- Leftovers are great for meal prep and reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
