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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles – Quick, Delicious & Family-Approved

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles in a bowl with garnishes
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A quick, savory and sweet stir-fry of ground beef tossed with noodles in Mongolian-style sauce, garlic, ginger and scallions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (≈ 450 g)
  • 8–10 oz noodles (rice noodles, lo mein, or spaghetti) (≈ 225–285 g)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2–3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth (or water)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with cold water as slurry)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain off excess fat if needed.

3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté briefly until fragrant (about 1 minute).

4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well.

5. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stir, and let simmer until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes).

6. Add the cooked noodles; toss everything together so noodles are fully coated in the sauce. Heat through for a minute or two.

7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

You can use different types of noodles: rice noodles, lo mein, spaghetti, etc.

For less sweetness, reduce the amount of brown sugar.

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or water.

To make it spicier, increase red pepper flakes or add fresh chili.

For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce or swap hoisin sauce.

Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheat gently and add a bit of water if the sauce has thickened.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/mongolian-ground-beef-noodles/