Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Sweet and saucy, these Mongolian ground beef noodles are quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine Mongolian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal
Pasta
- 10 ounces rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 fat ratio
Aromatics
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnish
- green onions sliced
- white sesame seeds for garnish
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.
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g
Keyword Ground Beef, Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, noodles, Quick Dinner, savory sauce, Weeknight Meal