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Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Chewy noodles tossed in a rich, garlicky-sweet Mongolian sauce with savory ground beef and green onions—quick, comforting, and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz wide rice noodles or lo mein noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Strainer
  • Mixing Spoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce (if using), beef broth or water, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add cornstarch slurry and stir. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Add cooked noodles and green onions. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Want extra veggies? Add sautéed bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas with the garlic step!

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