Quick Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe (30 minutes!)
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe is a must-try! Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory dish features tender ground beef, a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce, and perfectly coated noodles for the ultimate comfort meal.
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This Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe is made with simple ingredients, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights when you need a fast and delicious meal. Packed with rich flavors and hearty noodles, it’s a family favorite that everyone will love!
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Ingredients:
- Noodles – I’ll be using linguine pasta for this Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe, but you can also use thin spaghetti or spaghetti if you prefer!
- Ground Beef – I use an 80/20 ground beef, but you can use extra-lean ground beef.
- Onions – Brown, yellow, or white onions will work in this dish.
- Garlic – My family LOVES garlic! I use 5-6 garlic cloves, but feel free to use less depending on your family’s taste buds.
- Brown Sugar – Using dark brown sugar brings out a lovely molasses flavor. But you can use light brown sugar in a pinch!
- Broth – Adding beef broth or beef stock creates a rich, flavorful sauce for our noodle bowls.
- Soy Sauce – Low sodium soy sauce adds a nice umami flavor and saltiness.
- Hoisin Sauce – This is a thick, sweet, and savory Asian sauce, almost similar to a BBQ sauce that you can find at your grocery store.
- Ginger – I’ve been loving the frozen ginger cubes from Trader Joe’s, but you can also use powdered or fresh ginger as a substitute!
- Sesame Oil – Feel free to use regular or toasted sesame oil. This brings a nice nutty taste to our savory sauce.
- Cornstarch – To get our soy sauce mixture thicker, we’ll need to make a cornstarch slurry.
- Optional Ingredients – Feel free to “zhuzh up” this Mongolian beef noodles recipe with Sriracha, sesame seeds, green onions, and/or red pepper flakes.
Tools:
- Skillet – To make these Mongolian noodles, you’ll need either a large cast iron skillet or a large nonstick skillet. I love using my Staub Cast Iron Braiser! The price is obnoxious, but it was a Christmas gift and absolutely worth every penny. I also use my braiser in my Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta recipe and my Cheesy One Pot Pizza Pasta recipe!
How to make Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine noodles and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Cook Beef, Onions, and Garlic
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, draining any excess fat. Stir in the diced onions and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients.
Add the sauce to the ground beef and bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
In the same bowl as the sauce ingredients, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and bring back up to a simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the Cooked Noodles
Add the cooked noodles to the ground beef and stir the noodles to coat in the sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
One Pot Meal Ideas
Looking to make this a one-pot dinner? Make it a complete meal by adding in your favorite veggies!
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Shredded Carrots
- Red Bell Peppers
- Green Beans
- Baby Corn
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Bok Choy
Storage & Reheating Instructions for Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe
To store, place the noodles into an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat:
- Stovetop
- Heat a skillet over low heat.
- Add the Mongolian noodles with ¼ cup of reserved pasta water or beef broth.
- Stir and heat until warmed through (about 3-5 minutes).
- Microwave
- Place noodles in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of water or broth.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until heated through (about 3 minutes)
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Quick Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta can use spaghetti or thin spaghetti
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger powdered or fresh
- 1 tsp sriracha, optional
Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Optional Ingredients
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water*, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, draining any excess fat. Stir in the diced onions and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Add the sauce to the ground beef and bring to a simmer.
- In the same bowl as the sauce ingredients, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet and bring back up to a simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the ground beef and stir the noodles to coat in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
1 Corinthians 10:13 - "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
