Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

There are nights when all you want is a big, comforting bowl of noodles—saucy, savory, and just a little sweet. That’s exactly what these Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver. I can’t tell you how many times this dish has saved dinner at my house: it’s fast, budget-friendly, and tastes like your favorite takeout (but made with pantry ingredients you probably already have!).

I’m so grateful I get to share this one with you—it’s a recipe that brings my family around the table, and I hope it does the same for yours.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fast & easy: Ready in just 25 minutes.

• Budget-friendly: Uses ground beef and pantry staples.

• Customizable: Adjust spice levels or swap proteins.

• Family-approved: Even picky eaters slurp it up.

• One-pan clean-up: Less time scrubbing, more time enjoying!

The taste? Think of a sweet-salty soy glaze with a kick of ginger and garlic that clings to every strand of noodle. It’s sticky, glossy, a little spicy if you want it to be, and ridiculously satisfying.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Noodles & Protein

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) – rich flavor, less grease

• 8 oz wide noodles (lo mein, rice noodles, or even spaghetti)

Aromatics

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 4 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)

Sauce

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• ½ tsp sriracha or red pepper flakes (to taste)

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• ½ cup water

For Cooking & Finishing

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (nutty aroma)

Optional Garnishes

• Sesame seeds

• Fried shallots

• Lime wedges

Tools You’ll Need

• Large pot (for noodles)

• Wok or large skillet

• Strainer

• Mixing bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions

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