Description
This Stunning Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe delivers bold, savory, and slightly sweet flavors in just 25 minutes. Using simple pantry staples and ground beef, this easy one-pan dish satisfies your takeout cravings right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- 2–3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: shredded carrots, snap peas, broccoli, bell peppers
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour sauce into skillet with beef. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Add noodles to the skillet. Toss until noodles are evenly coated in sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken. Add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition and color. This dish reheats well and can be made ahead for easy lunches or dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg