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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A delicious and easy dish that combines savory flavors with the richness of ground beef and noodles, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 10 ounces 10 ounces rice noodles Use any preferred rice noodle type.
  • 1 pound 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 80/20 ground beef provides good flavor and juiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced Fresh ginger adds flavor.
  • 4 cloves 4 garlic cloves, finely minced Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce Use low-sodium to control saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce Dark soy sauce gives deeper color.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup brown sugar Brown sugar enhances sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons cornstarch Used for thickening the sauce.
Garnishes
  • Green onions, sliced For garnish.
  • White sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set it aside.
  2. Cook the rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add a little cooking oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until there is nearly no pink left.
  3. Add the minced ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef and let it gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice noodles on top and toss everything together until all the noodles are coated in the thick sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles hot, garnished with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or stovetop, adding a little water or soy sauce if needed. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For a vegetarian option, consider using mushrooms or tofu.