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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Quick & Flavorful)

Savory Mongolian-style ground beef noodles coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory sauce. A fast, budget-friendly dinner ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: ~520 kcal per serving (estimate)
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz noodles lo mein, spaghetti, or rice noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce or low-sodium
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil if needed

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.
  5. Pour sauce into the skillet; simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Add cooked noodles and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and heated through.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust sweetness or salt to taste before adding noodles.
Add a splash of water if the sauce tightens too much.