This quick and easy recipe combines savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors with ground beef and noodles for a comforting meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when craving a hearty, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or rice noodles work well)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1/2 cup beef broth or water
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
4 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Ground Beef
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to coat evenly.
Thicken the Sauce
Add the beef broth or water to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine with Noodles
Add the cooked noodles and green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
Serve and Garnish
Transfer the noodles to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.
Tips for Success
Choose the Right Noodles: Rice noodles, lo mein, or even fettuccine can be used for this dish.
Adjust the Heat: Add more or less red pepper flakes depending on your spice preference.
Vegetable Boost: For extra texture and nutrition, stir in vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with a side of steamed or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Serve with egg rolls or potstickers for an Asian-inspired dinner spread.
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for satisfying takeout cravings right at home!
Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz noodles spaghetti, linguine, or rice noodles work well
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
- 4 green onions sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to coat evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce
- Add the beef broth or water to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine with Noodles
- Add the cooked noodles and green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Serve and Garnish
- Transfer the noodles to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.