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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles | Easy 20-Minute Dinner Recipe

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles | Easy 20-Minute Dinner Recipe

Quick, budget-friendly, and bursting with flavor — this Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a weeknight dinner game-changer. Made in under 20 minutes, this dish brings bold takeout flavors to your kitchen using ground beef, ginger, garlic, and noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz noodles lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or any neutral oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water for slurry
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir well to coat.
  7. Turn off the heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.