The Ultimate Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef with sweet and tangy sauces. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners! Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Asian Recipes, Noodles
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet, coating them in the beef and sauce mixture.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, red pepper flakes (if using), and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less brown sugar.
- If you prefer a spicy kick, feel free to increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili sauce.
- For a lighter version, you can use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg