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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a savory, sweet, and spicy dish perfect for dinner. Learn how to make this easy and delicious recipe tonight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: beef, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Low Lactose
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 10 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook or prepare the 10 ounces rice noodles as instructed on the package, drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a pan over medium heat. Cook the 1 pound lean ground beef until no longer pink, mincing it with the wooden spoon.
    A spatula stirring ground beef in a skillet.
  • Add in the 4-5 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 small sweet onion (diced), and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until all the liquid absorbs and the meat starts to brown. About 4-5 minutes.
    Ground beef and garlic and onion in a skillet.
  • In a small jug, add the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon vinegar and stir until smooth with no lumps.
  • Add in the 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup beef broth, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger. Whisk to combine.
  • Once the beef is done, pour over the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
    Pouring sauce over ground beef in a skillet.
  • Add the cooked noodles and stir to coat with the sauce.
    Tossing noodles in a beef sauce in a skillet with tongs.
  • Garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
    Close up view of wide noodles coated in sauce with ground beef.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • If you’re looking for a little extra crunch, toss some chopped peanuts or cashews on top.
  • Don’t skip the cornstarch—it really helps thicken the sauce and gives the noodles that glossy finish.
  • You can make the sauce ahead of time to speed things up on busy nights!

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg