Description

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender noodles tossed with savory ground beef cooked in a rich sauce of soy, hoisin, oyster sauce, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this recipe combines sweet, salty, and umami flavors with a hint of heat and a fresh garnish of green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Scale

Noodles

8 ounces noodles (use lo mein or ramen noodles)

Beef and Sauce

1 pound ground beef (lean)
1 tablespoon avocado oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (for deeper umami)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)

Garnishes

3 green onions (sliced plus extra for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain thoroughly and set them aside to prevent clumping and keep ready for combining with the beef.
Brown Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook it for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger directly into the skillet with the beef. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and red pepper flakes to create a savory and slightly sweet sauce. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef in the skillet.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry made by combining cornstarch and water. Cook the mixture in the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the beef nicely.
Toss Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked and drained noodles into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything well together so the noodles are fully coated and heated through evenly.
Add Green Onions: Stir in the sliced green onions to incorporate a fresh, mild onion flavor. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve and Garnish: Transfer the noodles and beef mixture to serving bowls. Garnish with extra sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and a nutty finish.

Notes

Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories.
Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based protein or mushrooms, and omit oyster sauce.
Red pepper flakes are optional; adjust them to control the spice level.
Ensure you cook noodles just until tender but not mushy for best texture.
This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.