Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir fry combining tender ground beef, savory garlic and ginger, and a rich sauce made from soy, hoisin, and brown sugar. Tossed with noodles and fresh veggies like shredded carrots and green onions, it creates a satisfying main dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 12 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Veggies and Finishing
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef nicely.
- Combine Noodles and Veggies: Add the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions into the skillet. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the savory sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles and stir again to incorporate. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra green onions for freshness.
Notes
- Add broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers to increase vegetable content and add crunch.
- For a lower-carb alternative, swap regular noodles with shirataki noodles or spiralized zucchini noodles.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or omitting them altogether.
