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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles – Easy Griddle or Skillet Recipe

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles – Easy Griddle or Skillet Recipe

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick and flavorful Asian dish made with lo mein noodles and ground beef, completed in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 2 people
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Griddle
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Beef

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles See notes
  • 1 lb lean ground beef like 90/10 or 93/7

Sauce

  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil like avocado oil
  • 3 thinly sliced green onions whites and greens separated

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Boil the noodles according to package instructions, reducing cooking time by about 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat griddle or large skillet to medium heat.
  • Prepare the sauce by mixing beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Cook the ground beef in small chunks on the griddle or skillet, allowing it to char for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the whites of the green onions when the beef is halfway cooked, then chop and sauté together.
  • Add oil to the pan, then the remaining garlic and ginger, toasting briefly.
  • Add the drained noodles, mixing to incorporate the garlic and ginger. Spread in an even layer to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Combine the cooked ground beef with the noodles and pour in the prepared sauce.
  • Toss everything together, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Sprinkle with green onion tops and serve immediately.

Notes

Noodle choice - can substitute with regular linguini, fettuccini, or spaghetti. For heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha. Add vegetables to stretch the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Mongolian ground beef noodles, Mongolian noodles, Mongolian noodles with ground beef
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