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Juicy Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade dinner featuring tender ground beef, chewy noodles, and a sweet-savory Mongolian sauce with garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying for the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 8 oz (225g) lo mein or egg noodles
  • ½ cup (120ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions (scallions), sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup (120ml) water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225g) of lo mein or egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup (120ml) soy sauce, 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar, ½ cup (120ml) water or beef broth, 1 tsp sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb (450g) ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and starting to caramelize. Drain excess fat if necessary, but keep some for flavor.
  4. Stir in minced garlic (3 cloves) and ginger (1 tbsp). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  6. Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Use tongs or a spatula to combine everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes so the noodles soak up the sauce and heat through.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions (3 stalks) over the top. Give it a final toss, then serve immediately while juicy and warm.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, splash a bit more water or broth to loosen it up. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking beef to ensure proper caramelization. Rinsing noodles after cooking prevents sticking. You can swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, tofu, or mushrooms. Use tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free version.

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Keywords: ground beef, Mongolian noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, savory sauce, garlic, ginger, lo mein, homemade dinner

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