🍜 Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick, savory-sweet stir-fry inspired by Mongolian-style beef—made faster and more budget-friendly with ground beef.
đź›’ Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 12 oz (340 g) noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1–2 cups veggies (broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas—optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
- Make sauce: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, hoisin, and cornstarch.
- Combine: Pour sauce into skillet; simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add veggies & noodles: Toss everything together; cook 2–3 minutes.
- Finish: Drizzle sesame oil, top with green onions (and red pepper flakes).
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
- Double the sauce if you like it extra saucy.
If you’d like, I can tailor this to meal prep, low-carb, or high-protein goals.
