Description
Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is a quick, flavorful dish that brings the taste of takeout right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe combines tender noodles with savory ground beef, fragrant ginger, and garlic, all coated in a rich sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. Ideal for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a satisfying meal, these noodles are also incredibly customizable—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the sweetness to suit your taste. Enjoy a delicious, homemade meal that rivals any restaurant dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 10 ounces noodles (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 medium green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add minced ginger and garlic during the last two minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Drain excess fat from beef and return it to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir until sauce thickens.
- Gently fold in cooked noodles until well-coated with the sauce. Allow flavors to meld for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg