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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Sweet and saucy, these Mongolian ground beef noodles are quick to put together but have exceptional flavor thanks to the beefy ground beef and simple savory sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mongolian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 10 ounces rice noodles

Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20

Aromatics

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

Garnishes

  • green onions, sliced for garnish
  • white sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Cook rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.

Cooking

  • 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.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the ground beef and allow to gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the rice noodles on top and toss everything together to incorporate and make sure all noodles are coated in the thick sauce.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g
Keyword beef noodles, ground beef, Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, quick meal, weeknight dinner
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