Mongolian Ground Beef Ramen Bowls
A fast, flavorful one-pot dinner featuring juicy ground beef, chewy ramen noodles, and a sweet-savory Mongolian sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting bowl is packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
- 3 packs instant ramen noodles (about 9 oz total, discard seasoning packets)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Extra sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
- Chili oil or Sriracha (for garnish, optional)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil and ground beef. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and nearly cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, oyster sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine with beef. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and gets glossy.
- Add beef broth and shredded carrots. Bring to a gentle simmer. If using other veggies, add them now.
- Break ramen noodles into chunks and nestle into the skillet. Add just enough water to barely cover noodles (about 1 cup if needed). Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Stir noodles, beef, and veggies together until every strand is coated in sauce. If dry, add a splash more broth or water. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir in half the green onions. Remove from heat. Divide among bowls, top with sesame seeds, more green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles. Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat for dietary needs. Add extra veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli. Don’t overcook noodles—they should be springy. Taste and adjust sauce to your preference. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 2 cups per serving)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
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