Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick and satisfying meal featuring tender noodles and savory ground beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb (450g) 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)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl. Pour this mixture into the pan with the beef and stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Consider adding more vegetables for extra nutrition. Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg