Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles bring bold Asian flavors crashing through your kitchen with savory, spicy magic. Saucy noodles dance with caramelized beef, creating an irresistible meal that pulls you into a quick, satisfying culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Noodles:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Garnish and Additional Flavor:
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil, then cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles, approximately 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Mince garlic finely and add to the cooked beef, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a small bowl to create a harmonious sauce mixture.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, stirring continuously to ensure even coating and allow flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked noodles directly into the skillet with seasoned beef, tossing gently to combine and distribute sauce evenly.
- Slice green onions diagonally into thin rounds and sprinkle over the noodle dish for fresh, sharp flavor and vibrant color.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes for added texture and subtle heat.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion receives an equal mix of seasoned beef and noodles.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives that maintain the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling additional salt during cooking to accommodate heart-friendly diets.
- Experiment with rice noodles or zucchini noodles for gluten-free options that provide similar texture and absorb sauce beautifully.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty aroma and create deeper, more complex flavor dimensions in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg