Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles deliver a savory symphony of Asian-inspired flavors dancing across your palate. Hearty meat, silky noodles, and zesty sauce create a quick dinner solution that transports you straight to comfort and culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Noodles:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or egg noodles
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, diced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until deeply browned and no pink remains.
- Incorporate minced garlic, white onion, and green onions into the beef, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes to release their fragrant essence.
- Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot of boiling water, cooking until they reach a tender al dente texture.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat every morsel and allow flavors to meld for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain noodles and immediately transfer them into the skillet with the seasoned beef, tossing gently to ensure even distribution of sauce and ingredients.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve piping hot, allowing the complex layers of flavor to shine through.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising taste.
- Quickly toast sesame seeds or add crushed peanuts before serving to introduce extra crunch and nutty depth to the final dish.
- Reduce red pepper flakes for mild palates or increase quantity for those craving more heat, allowing personalized spice adjustment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg