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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Quick and flavorful Mongolian-style ground beef noodles with a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz noodles lo mein, spaghetti, or udon
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium optional
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup water or beef broth
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 1 cup carrots shredded (optional)
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced (optional)
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Boil noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Add sliced onions and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water or broth, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add to the pan and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Add carrots and bell peppers (optional) and cook until slightly tender.
  8. Add cooked noodles to the pan and toss until evenly coated. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar.