Easy Ground Beef Noodles Recipe
Mongolian Beef Noodles – The best alternative to any Chinese take-out!
Do you need something EASY and TASTY? Try out this Mongolian ground beef with noodles recipe. Well-cooked linguine noodles combined with tender Mongolian ground beef and some delicious savory sweet sauce.
This beef noodles recipe has amazing flavors and texture, it only requires simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and it’s all made in just 15 minutes from start to finish! It’s undoubtedly the perfect last minute weeknight dinner!
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
1-pound ground beef (lean)
16 ounces box of noodles (linguine, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2/3 cup beef broth
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger (ginger paste works as well)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (only if you like a bit of spiciness)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Green onion (optional garnish)
How to make this easy ground beef noodles recipe!
Boil your noodles in a salted pot of water, let it cook until al dente. (you can follow the pasta box instructions)
Add the ground beef in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Let your ground beef cook until nicely browned (around 10 minutes) break it up to pieces as it cooks. Don’t forget to drain any excess fat if you’re not using lean ground beef.
Add in the soy sauce, beef broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper then stir all ingredients until well combined.
Finally, drain the noodles in a colander, add them to your skillet then stir to combine with the beef mixture.
Serve your delicious noodles with some freshly chopped green onion if desired. Enjoy!
Easy Peasy Mongolian Noodles with Ground Beef – Tender beef, silky noodles and luscious savory sauce!
This ground beef noodles recipe is a living proof to the magical flavors you can get with only the simplest and most available ingredients. This irresistible pot of flavors can easily be customized to suit your preference.
You can easily elevate this simple and tasty dish to outshine any Chinese restaurant version. Why waste a lot of time waiting for the delivery when you can make a more delicious and exciting dish at the comfort of your own home.
This recipe is the perfect dinner idea for a long and busy work day, but it can also be made to entertain a large crowd at a family gathering, just make sure to add as many Asian inspired side dishes as possible. Surprise your family and guests with the captivating and ravishing flavors of this dish. They won’t stop refilling their plates!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
What pasta works best for this recipe?
For this recipe, I use linguine, but feel free to use spaghetti, rice noodles or any other long pasta you prefer.
What is a good ground beef Alternative for this recipe?
I prefer to make this recipe with lean ground beef, but you can swap it for ground chicken, turkey, pork or another vegetarian option.
Can I add other ingredients?
Feel free to modify this recipe to suit whatever works best for you. For extra ingredients, try adding some chopped or finely grated vegetables of your choice. You can also add some frozen peas, canned corn, mushrooms or a handful of fresh spinach.
What toppings should I use to elevate this dish?
I used some freshly chopped green onion as a garnish, but you can also add in some sesame seeds if desired. (you can stay true to the Asian flavors in this recipe but there’s nothing wrong with including some freshly shredded cheese on top if that’s what you prefer)
Can I store, reheat or freeze this recipe?
-You can certainly store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, just remember that your pasta may soak up more sauce. You can reheat in the microwave or the stove over low heat when needed.
-If you consider freezing this recipe, I strongly recommend storing the beef mixture by itself, and cook the noodles prior to serving.
How can I serve this easy Mongolian Style Ground Beef Noodles?
I prefer to serve this ground beef Mongolian noodles recipe by itself, or pair it with some appetizing roasted vegetables for a rather nutritional complete meal.
If you have some time to spare and want to level up your lunch or dinner table, serve your beef noodles with some Asian inspired appetizers or side dishes, such as, steamed dumplings, a hot and sour soup, a sautéed garlic Brussel sprouts, vegetable spring rolls or Asian slaw.
Easy Ground Beef Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1- pound ground beef lean
- 16 ounces box of noodles linguine, spaghetti, or rice noodles
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ginger paste works as well
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes only if you like a bit of spiciness
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Green onion optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil your noodles in a salted pot of water, let it cook until al dente. (you can follow the pasta box instructions)
- Add the ground beef in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Let your ground beef cook until nicely browned (around 10 minutes) break it up to pieces as it cooks. Don’t forget to drain any excess fat if you’re not using lean ground beef.
- Add in the soy sauce, beef broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper then stir all ingredients until well combined.
- Finally, drain the noodles in a colander, add them to your skillet then stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Serve your delicious noodles with some freshly chopped green onion if desired. Enjoy!
