Description
A quick and flavorful dinner featuring savory Mongolian-inspired ground beef tossed with tender noodles in a sweet and spicy garlic soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired heat level.
- Substitute lo mein with spaghetti if unavailable.
- Garnish with additional toppings like shredded carrots or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg