Description

This quick and flavorful 15-Minute Mongolian Noodles recipe combines savory ground beef with tender noodles in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it features a delicious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic ginger and garlic, all tossed together with green onions and a hint of sesame oil. Garnished with sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

8 oz noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame oil
Red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to keep warm.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined; set this mixture aside.
Brown Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned.
Sauté Aromatics: Add minced ginger and garlic to the browned beef and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant and well incorporated into the beef.
Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes, coating the beef nicely.
Toss Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and beef mixture. Stir in chopped green onions and, if using, red pepper flakes.
Serve and Garnish: Serve the Mongolian noodles hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and additional green onions for freshness and crunch.

Notes

Use lo mein noodles for an authentic texture, but spaghetti is a suitable substitute if lo mein is unavailable.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar to control the sweetness of the dish to your preference.
For added heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili garlic sauce.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free alternative.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.