Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender lo mein noodles tossed in a savory and sweet sauce with ground beef, garlic, ginger, and green onions, garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that delivers classic Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain thoroughly and set aside to keep warm.
- Brown the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook it until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the browned beef, stirring and cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant and aromatic.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, blending the flavors together.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Combine Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly so the noodles are evenly coated in the flavorful sauce.
- Add Green Onions and Finish: Stir in the sliced green onions and remove the skillet from heat. Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Serve: Plate the noodles hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner alternative.
- Add steamed broccoli, snow peas, or shredded carrots to the recipe for extra vegetables and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit if you prefer no heat.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
