Here’s a simple homemade version of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles—sweet, savory, and quick to make.
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the noodles
- 300–400 g noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
- Salt for boiling water
For the beef sauce
- 450 g ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or chili sauce (optional)
For topping
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh chili slices (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles
- Boil noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add aromatics
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, broth, sesame oil, and pepper.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine
- Add cooked noodles to the pan.
- Toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tips for extra flavor
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli.
- Use a little extra garlic and ginger for a stronger flavor.
- For a richer sauce, add a small spoonful of butter at the end.
This dish is usually ready in about 25–30 minutes and works well as a quick weeknight meal.
