Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
This quick and easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Packed with bold flavors, it's ready in just 20 minutes with minimal ingredients and only one pan.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles Lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil For finishing
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes For spice, optional
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then add minced garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet with beef.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then add cooked noodles and toss to coat.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra veggies, add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste!
