Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick, cozy weeknight dinner made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, garlic, ginger, soy, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it delivers bold takeout-inspired flavor with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
10 oz (280 g) wide egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, grated
3 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cook Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled.
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until sugar dissolves.
Combine: Pour sauce into beef and simmer 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain.
Toss Together: Add noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Drizzle sesame oil, sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Toss well to coat.
Finish: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Fresh ginger brightens the sauce—use it if possible.
Keep noodles slightly firm; they’ll soak up sauce when tossed.
Add veggies (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas) for color and crunch.
Adjust sweetness by starting with less brown sugar and tasting.
Store noodles and beef together in the fridge up to 3 days; add a splash of soy when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Noodles
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion