Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles: 1 Bold Skillet, 1 Comfort Food Twist
Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles is a quick, savory-sweet skillet meal with juicy beef, tender noodles, and a sticky garlic-soy glaze. Perfect for busy nights and satisfying leftovers.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz lo mein or spaghetti noodles
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
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Cook noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add garlic and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour sauce into skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Add cooked noodles and green onions. Toss to coat and heat through.
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Drizzle with sesame oil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use ground turkey or ramen noodles as substitutes.
Add stir-fry vegetables for a more complete meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.