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A close-up overhead view of a bowl of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

This recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines savory ground beef with tender rice noodles in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Beef
  • 10 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • Green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • White sesame seeds (for garnish)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Equipment

  • Wok

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Cook rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat a little cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into smaller pieces with a spoon. Cook until there is nearly no pink left.
  4. Add the minced ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the ground beef. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable. You can add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers along with the beef for extra nutrition and flavor.

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