Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender noodles coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with flavorful ground beef and green onions. This Asian-inspired dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Pour into the skillet with the beef and simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked noodles and green onions to the skillet. Toss until coated. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can add stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
