Description
These Savory Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a fast and flavorful dinner made with garlicky ground beef, tender noodles, and a sweet-and-savory Mongolian sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy stir-fry is bold, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (lean or regular)
- Noodles (ramen, spaghetti, or lo mein-style)
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, grated or minced
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Sesame oil
- Vegetable oil
- Green onions, sliced
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil to form the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until thickened, coating the beef.
- Add cooked noodles and toss to coat.
- Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes or sriracha, if using.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Add veggies: Mix in broccoli, snap peas, or shredded carrots for added texture.
- Spicy option: Add chili paste or extra sriracha for more heat.
- Noodle alternatives: Try udon, linguine, rice noodles, or zucchini noodles.
- Meat swaps: Ground turkey or chicken work well.
- Low-carb: Serve over spiralized veggies or cauliflower rice.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce for best results.
