Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender lo mein noodles are tossed with savory ground beef in a delicious sauce packed with garlic, ginger, and Asian-inspired seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, heat sesame oil, add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat, then add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, then add cornstarch slurry.
- Combine: Toss cooked noodles in the sauce, cook briefly until heated through. Stir in green onions.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg