Description
These Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are the ultimate quick-fix dinner—savory, slightly sweet, and filled with umami-rich flavor. Tossed with tender noodles and vibrant veggies, this one-pan wonder is fast, satisfying, and ideal for busy nights or whenever you need a cozy takeout-style meal at home.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
1/2 cup beef broth or water
4 packs instant ramen noodles (seasoning discarded)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the skillet. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
5. Add cooked noodles to the beef mixture and toss to coat. Stir in chopped green onions and bell peppers. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
6. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and give it one final toss. Serve hot.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and ensure a cleaner sauce.
Feel free to mix in other veggies like shredded carrots or snap peas.
Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha into the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mongolian noodles, ground beef noodles, asian dinner, quick beef recipes