Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: ground beef, Mongolian beef, Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, noodles, weeknight dinner
- 10 ounces 284 g rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
- 1 pound 454 g ground beef 80/20 for a balance of fat and flavor
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced adds aromatic spice
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced adds depth of flavor
- Green onions sliced for garnish
- White sesame seeds for garnish
For the sauce:
- ½ cup 118 ml low-sodium soy sauce for a salty base
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce for color and richness
- ½ cup 118 ml water to thin the sauce
- ¼ cup 55 g brown sugar for sweetness
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Cook rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add a bit of cooking oil. Once hot, add ground beef and break it into smaller pieces with a spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and there’s no pink left.
Add the ginger and garlic to the beef. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
Add the cooked rice noodles to the beef mixture and toss to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds before serving.
These noodles are perfect for a weeknight meal and can be customized with extra veggies or proteins of your choice. Serve with extra sesame seeds for added crunch.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 15mg