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Close-up of a bowl of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

This recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy families. It combines savory ground beef with tender noodles 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
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 and set aside.
  2. Cook rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
  3. In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add a little bit of cooking oil. Once hot, add ground beef and break into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until there is nearly no pink left.
  4. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce over the ground beef and allow to gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the rice noodles on top and toss everything together to incorporate and make sure all noodles are coated in the thick sauce.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe was inspired by a desire to create a quick, flavorful meal for busy families, drawing on the bold tastes of Asian cuisine. It's a reminder that delicious home-cooked meals can be made even on the most hectic days.

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