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A pan of stir-fried noodles with minced meat, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 10 ounces (284 g) rice noodles
  • 1 pound (454 g) ground beef 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • Green onions sliced (garnish)
  • White sesame seeds garnish

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup (118 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • ½ cup (118 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
    ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, ½ cup water, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    A glass bowl with soy sauce mixture and cornstarch is on a counter next to a metal whisk and striped cloth.
  • Cook rice noodles according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
    10 ounces rice noodles
  • 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.
    1 pound ground beef
    Cooked ground beef in a stainless steel pan with a wooden spatula, placed on a light-colored surface with a striped cloth nearby.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
    1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves
    Ground beef cooking in a skillet with minced garlic and ginger, shown with a wooden spatula and a kitchen towel nearby.
  • Pour the sauce over the ground beef and allow to gently simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
    Ground beef browning in a skillet with a wooden spatula, next to a measuring cup containing sauce ingredients being poured in.
  • Add the rice noodles on top and toss everything together to incorporate and make sure all noodles are coated in the thick sauce.
    A pan with cooked rice noodles on top of a sauce mixture, stirred with a wooden spatula. A striped cloth lies beside the pan.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds on top.
    Green onions, White sesame seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 81 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 81 mg | Potassium: 491 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 14 g

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