Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired main course featuring tender ground beef, savory garlic and ginger, and a sweet soy-based sauce tossed with perfectly cooked lo mein noodles. This dish comes together easily on the stovetop, making it a perfect weeknight meal that balances sweet, salty, and mildly spicy notes for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger into the beef and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and black pepper until well combined.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Toss in Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in the sliced green onions and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the Mongolian ground beef noodles hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or snap peas for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken to create a lighter protein option.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to control the sweetness according to your taste.
