Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combines savory, slightly sweet ground beef with tender noodles for a comforting meal that's quick, easy, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant and softened.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet, ensuring they’re well coated with the sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a dash of red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Gluten-free noodles and tamari can be used for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg