Here’s a quick, comforting recipe for a bowl of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles 🍜🥩 — rich, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🥢 Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Noodles & Meat:
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (egg noodles, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ¼ cup water or beef broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Extra green onions
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, bok choy)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Noodles
- Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water/broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Pour over cooked beef.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Combine Noodles and Beef
- Toss noodles into the skillet with the beef and sauce.
- Mix until noodles are coated evenly.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve
- Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional steamed veggies.
- Serve hot in bowls.
🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use dark soy sauce for deeper color and richer taste
- Add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice for brightness
- Stir-fry vegetables in the same skillet before adding beef for extra nutrition
If you want, I can also give you:
- A one-pot version (less cleanup)
- A low-carb noodle substitute version
- Or a slow-cooker version for hands-off cooking
