Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Savour the taste of homemade ground beef Mongolian noodles. Quick, one-pot meal packed with rich Asian flavours ready in just 30 minutes.

Imagine whisking your taste buds away on an Asian inspired culinary adventure, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. With our Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe, you can do just that!

Packed with the rich and indulgent flavours of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of ginger, this dish is a gastronomic delight that promises the best of homemade takeout experiences.

And the cherry on top? It’s a one-pot wonder, ready to serve in just 30 minutes — perfect for those evenings when you crave something extraordinary but cosy enough for daily dining. Plus, instead of using flank steak, we’ve used ground beef to make it a more accessible and budget-friendly dish.

So, grab your apron and let’s turn dinner into a joyous journey of flavour, where everyone’s invited, and personal twists are celebrated.

Tips for the Best Mongolian Noodles

• If you are a sauce family you can double the ingredients for the sauce.
• You could add mushrooms, matchsticks carrots, or bok choy to the dish.
• You can opt out of the spaghetti and serve this over rice.
• This is a great dish if you want to double it.
• You can use two separate pots and make the dish while the pasta is cooking.
• Experiment with different types of noodles such as udon or soba for a unique twist on this Mongolian noodle recipe.
• If you want a vegetarian option, you can substitute the beef with tofu or tempeh.

How to Store Leftovers

You can keep the leftovers covered, or in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure that all leftovers are cooled down completely before storing them in the fridge.

If you’re short on time, using a microwave is the quickest way to reheat your Mongolian noodles. Simply cover the dish with a damp paper towel to prevent the noodles from drying out, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Check the noodles halfway through and give them a stir to ensure even heating. If they’re not hot enough after the first round of microwaving, continue to heat in 1-minute intervals until they reach your desired temperature.

For a more hands-on approach, reheating your Mongolian noodles on the stove is a great option. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat, then add your leftovers. Add a little water if necessary. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes, until the noodles are heated through.

Equipment Needed for Mongolian Noodles

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Large Pot
• Colander
• Spoon
• Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients for Mongolian Beef Noodles

Spaghetti – You can use fettucini, angel hair, or linguini noodles for this dish if you prefer.

Ground beef – You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of the ground beef. Another option is to use flank steak.

Sesame oil – Only sesame oil will do. Measure carefully, it can easily take over a dish.

Garlic cloves – Fresh garlic is best, if you need a shortcut you can use garlic paste. Avoid garlic powder.

Tomato paste – Adds body and a little umami to the sauce.

Soy sauce – Be sure to use low sodium soy sauce as hoisin sauce can be quite salty.

Honey – In place of honey, you can use light brown sugar.

Beef broth – Again, ensure that you use low sodium broth only.

Hoisin sauce – There isn’t really a good substitute for hoisin sauce, it has a unique texture and flavour so substituting would alter the sauce completely. If you absolutely must, oyster sauce or garlic teriyaki sauce would work.

Ginger – You use must fresh ginger only. Ground ginger absolutely will not work well.

Red pepper flakes – Adds a bit of a bite but not a lot of heat to the dish, the spiciness of the dish should be tolerated by anyone.

Cornstarch – Thickens the sauce.

Green onions – Added at the end to maximise on their flavour.

Sesame seeds – Adds a little texture.

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How to Make Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles

Yields: 6 Servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• ¼ cup pasta water reserved
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef (93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey 
• ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 3 green onions, chopped (green ends)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the directions. Approximately 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta.

Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing the 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together. Set aside. (Images 1 & 2)

After the spaghetti is made, use the pot to add the ground beef, sesame oil, and garlic. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any fat if needed. (Images 3 & 4)

Add the tomato paste and ginger to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes. (Images 5 & 6)

Add the soy sauce, honey, beef broth, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix until combined. (Images 7 & 8)

Add the cornstarch slurry.  Stir until combined and the sauce thickens. (Images 9 & 10)

To the pot add the pasta and pasta water. Continue cooking until the spaghetti is coated and the sauce is thick. (Images 11 & 12)

Remove from the heat and top with green onions and sesame seeds.