Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender lo mein noodles tossed with savory ground beef, garlic, ginger, and a rich hoisin-soy sauce blend. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Brown the ground beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Sauté aromatics and mix the sauce: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Optional thickening: If a thicker sauce is preferred, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens nicely.
- Toss noodles and green onions: Return the cooked noodles to the skillet and add the sliced green onions. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the flavorful sauce and heat through completely.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions for a fresh, crunchy finish. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This dish comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- For extra nutrition and texture, stir in shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, or snap peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- If soy sauce is unavailable, tamari or coconut aminos can be used as gluten-free alternatives.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if serving children.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
