Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Sweet and saucy, these Mongolian ground beef noodles are one of our favorite weeknight meals that is quick to put together but has exceptional flavor thanks to the beefy ground beef and simple savory sauce.
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
Noodles and Beef
- 10 ounces rice noodles
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- green onions, sliced for garnish
- white sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Cook rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
- In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add a little bit of cooking oil. Once hot, add ground beef and break into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until there is nearly no pink left.
- Add the ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the ground beef and allow to gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice noodles on top and toss everything together to incorporate and make sure all noodles are coated in the thick sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g
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