Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver takeout flavor using ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic.
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 8 oz lo mein noodles egg noodles, or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
For the Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil optional, if beef is very lean
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced or grated
For the Mongolian Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce optional but recommended
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnishes
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
Step 3: Add Garlic and Ginger
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for 30–45 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, beef broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth.
Step 5: Simmer the Sauce
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir well and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Step 6: Add the Noodles
- Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in sauce.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.