Here’s a quick and delicious Mongolian Ground Beef Noodle recipe—savory, slightly sweet, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
🥩 Mongolian Ground Beef Noodle
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 8 oz (225 g) noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or egg noodles)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles
- Boil according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add aromatics and sauce
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Combine with noodles
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss until noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through.
- Finish and serve
- Stir in sliced green onions.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Veggies: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Make it saucier: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add to the sauce for a thicker coating.
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or soy sauce.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodle that cooks in 20 minutes with fewer dishes.
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