Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick and savory Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe that delivers restaurant‑style flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinner, this dish features tender noodles tossed in a sweet‑savory glaze with aromatic garlic, ginger, and scallions.
Ingredients
- - 8 oz dried egg noodles
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tbsp ginger grated
- - 4 scallions sliced (reserve greens for garnish)
- - ¼ cup soy sauce
- - 3 tbsp brown sugar
- - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- - 1 tbsp sesame oil
- - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- - ½ cup water or beef broth
- - Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- **Cook Noodles:** Boil noodles until al dente; drain and toss with sesame oil.
- **Sauté Aromatics:** In a skillet, heat oil over medium‑high, cook garlic and ginger 30s.
- **Brown Beef:** Add beef, break up, cook until no pink remains.
- **Make Sauce:** Stir in soy sauce, sugar, hoisin, and water; simmer 2–3 min.
- **Toss & Serve:** Add noodles and scallions, toss to coat. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
**Recipe Notes:**
- Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water.
- Freeze portions without scallions for up to 1 month. **Serving Suggestions & Variations:**
- Add steamed vegetables or switch proteins.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds or fresh cilantro. **Expert Tips:**
- Marinate beef briefly for extra flavor.
- Use fresh ginger for best aroma.
- Avoid overcooking noodles to maintain texture. **Common Mistakes:**
- Overcooked noodles become mushy.
- Burnt garlic tastes bitter—watch the heat.
- Skipping white scallion parts sacrifices aroma. **Conclusion:**
Try this Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe tonight, then share your feedback and photos!
- Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water.
- Freeze portions without scallions for up to 1 month. **Serving Suggestions & Variations:**
- Add steamed vegetables or switch proteins.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds or fresh cilantro. **Expert Tips:**
- Marinate beef briefly for extra flavor.
- Use fresh ginger for best aroma.
- Avoid overcooking noodles to maintain texture. **Common Mistakes:**
- Overcooked noodles become mushy.
- Burnt garlic tastes bitter—watch the heat.
- Skipping white scallion parts sacrifices aroma. **Conclusion:**
Try this Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe tonight, then share your feedback and photos!