A 30-minute skillet meal made with savory ground beef, soy garlic glaze, and tender noodles tossed in a rich Mongolian-style sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
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½ cup beef broth or water
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup green onions, sliced
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1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
Instructions
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Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Add garlic and ginger, sauté 1 minute.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, and broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Mix cornstarch and water, then add to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens.
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Add noodles and toss to coat. Stir in green onions and sesame oil.
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Serve hot with optional chili flakes or sesame seeds.