Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles: The 20-Minute Weeknight Wonder That Tastes Like Takeout!

🍜 Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

The 20-Minute Weeknight Wonder

Ingredients

• 8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if you can)

• 1 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

• ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• Green onions, sliced (optional but iconic)

• Red pepper flakes (optional heat 🔥)

How to Make It

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.

3. Add garlic & ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.

5. Thicken it up: Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thick.

6. Toss in noodles and stir until everything’s coated in that sticky Mongolian sauce.

7. Finish: Top with green onions + red pepper flakes.

Why This Slaps

• Sweet, salty, garlicky perfection

• One pan + one pot

• Cheaper & faster than takeout

• Reheats like a dream

Easy Glow-Ups

• Add broccoli or snap peas

• Swap beef for ground turkey

• Splash of hoisin or sesame oil for extra depth