Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Tender noodles are tossed with savory ground beef in a sweet and tangy sauce, creating a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Noodles:
8 ounces noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti)
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Other Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated), ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 4 green onions (sliced), sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground beef in vegetable oil until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet and thicken.
- Toss and Serve: Add cooked noodles, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch and nutrition, toss in steamed broccoli, snap peas, or shredded carrots.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
