Quick, saucy, and satisfying, these Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are made with savory-sweet sauce, crumbled beef, and tender noodles — ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 tbsp oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1/2 cup beef broth or water
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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3 scallions, chopped
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Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook noodles, drain, and set aside.
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In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
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Add garlic and ginger; sauté 1 minute.
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Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, cornstarch, broth, and sesame oil. Pour into skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add noodles, toss to coat. Stir in scallions.
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Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds if desired.