Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly, these Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are the perfect weeknight dinner! A savory-sweet sauce coats tender noodles and seasoned beef for a cozy, family-approved meal in under 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 516kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok.
- Brown the ground beef with the oil, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked noodles until fully coated in the sauce.
- Stir in the green onions.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1520mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 59g