Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combines tender ground beef with flavorful Asian-inspired sauce and lo mein noodles for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Easy to prepare and packed with savory, sweet, and spicy notes, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots or thinly sliced bell pepper (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Brown Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry until smooth.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Allow cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss Noodles and Veggies: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce. Stir in sliced green onions and optional shredded carrots or bell pepper. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra vegetables, add snow peas, spinach, or broccoli during the final steps.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Leftovers keep well and are perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
