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A close-up of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles in a skillet, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

This recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal perfect for busy families. It features savory ground beef and tender noodles coated in a rich sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Beef
  • 10 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
For Garnish
  • Green onions sliced
  • White sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Wok

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Cook rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat a little cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into smaller pieces with a spoon. Cook until there is nearly no pink left.
  4. Add the minced ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the ground beef. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Adjust the soy sauce to your preference for saltiness.

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