Mongolian Ground Beef Lo Mein

This Mongolian Beef Noodle recipe is flavorful and easy to make. It combines flavorful ground beef with egg noodles, all tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

Course Pasta

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword easy ground beef lo mein, ground beef lo mein noodles, mongolian ground beef lo mein, mongolian ground beef noodles

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 684kcal

Ingredients

10 ounces egg noodles such as lo mein or ramen noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil optional
4 garlic cloves minced
½ Tablespoon minced ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped green onion

For the sauce

⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

Cook the noodles according the package instructions. Drain and set them aside.
10 ounces egg noodles such as lo mein or ramen noodles
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to crumble, until browned. (If you are using a lean ground beef, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil before adding the ground beef to prevent sticking.)
1 pound ground beef, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently,for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
4 garlic cloves, ½ Tablespoon minced ginger, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 cup shredded carrots
Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Add cooked noodles and green onions. Toss to coat everything with the sauce. Adjust soy sauce if needed.
½ cup chopped green onion

Notes

Opt for egg noodles like lo mein or fresh ramen noodles for the best texture. If unavailable, spaghetti or udon noodles are good substitutes.
Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance. For a milder dish, use less or skip it entirely.
While carrots are included, feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for added nutrition and color. This may require adjustment to the cooking time depending on the vegetable(s) added.
Cook the noodles just until al dente, as they will absorb some sauce and soften further when mixed in the skillet.

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