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Delicious Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles with green onions and sesame seeds

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring savory ground beef and tender noodles coated in a rich, sweet, and umami-packed Mongolian sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
For the Mongolian Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
For the Noodles
  • 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce and Noodles
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all Mongolian sauce ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Beef and Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in sliced red bell pepper and snap peas (or broccoli). Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the prepared Mongolian sauce over the beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water in the sauce. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.