Oh heck yes — fast, saucy, and weeknight-elite 🍜🔥
Here’s a Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe that hits that sweet-savory spot.
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Time: ~25 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or ½ tsp ground)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium if you like)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but 🔥)
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside.
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger. Cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sauce time: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, hoisin, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Thicken: Stir in cornstarch slurry. Sauce should get glossy and clingy.
- Combine: Add noodles and toss until coated.
- Finish: Toss in green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Easy Upgrades
- Veg boost: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas
- Extra saucy: Double the sauce (no regrets)
- Spicy: Add sriracha or chili crisp
- Swap protein: Ground turkey or chicken works great
If you want a one-pan version, Instant Pot, or low-carb twist, I’ve got you 👌
