Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Indulge in a delightful meal with this Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. This dish features savory ground beef cooked to perfection, tender noodles, and a rich sauce that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the umami of soy sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting and flavorful dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein swaps to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional: red pepper flakes, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Brown ground beef while breaking it apart; drain excess fat.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the pan for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, hoisin sauce, and optional red pepper flakes in a separate bowl; pour into the pan and stir well.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and simmer until desired consistency.
- Toss cooked noodles into the pan until well coated with sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg