Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles bring bold Asian flavors dancing across your plate with silky noodles and savory meat. Spicy, tangy sauce coats each bite, creating a quick dinner that satisfies hungry families in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
Vegetables:
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
Noodles and Seasonings:
- 8 oz lo mein or egg noodles
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbly pieces until no longer pink.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, stirring continuously for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, coating the beef thoroughly.
- Whisk beef broth and cornstarch in a separate small bowl until smooth, then pour into the skillet.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the beef.
- Meanwhile, cook lo mein noodles in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain noodles and drizzle with sesame oil, tossing to prevent sticking.
- Add julienned carrots to the beef mixture, cooking for an additional minute to slightly soften.
- Combine noodles with the beef sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and season with black pepper.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Quick Meat Browning Tip: Ensure high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet for perfect caramelization and deeper flavor development.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Mix cornstarch with cold beef broth to prevent lumps and create a silky, smooth sauce that clings beautifully to noodles.
- Noodle Texture Hack: Rinse cooked noodles with cold water to stop cooking process and prevent them from becoming mushy, maintaining a delightful al dente texture.
- Dietary Adaptation: Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version, or use ground turkey for a leaner protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg