Savory, slightly sweet, and packed with garlic-ginger flavor—this quick noodle dish comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like takeout at home.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 250–300g ground beef
- 200g noodles (spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
🥢 Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2–3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
🌿 Garnish:
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook noodles
Boil according to package, drain, set aside. - Cook beef
Heat oil, cook ground beef until browned. - Add aromatics
Stir in garlic & ginger—cook 1 minute. - Make sauce
Add soy sauce, sugar, and broth. Mix well. - Thicken
Stir in cornstarch slurry; simmer until glossy. - Combine
Toss noodles in sauce until coated. - Finish
Top with green onions & sesame seeds.
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Serving: ~8–10 Points
🍽️ Total Recipe: ~30–36 Points
💡 Make It Lower Points
- Use lean ground beef (5%) or turkey
- Reduce sugar or use a substitute
- Use whole wheat or low-carb noodles
👉 Can drop to ~6–7 points per serving
💡 Flavor Variations
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha
- Veggie-loaded: Add bell peppers, carrots, broccoli
- Extra protein: Add scrambled egg or tofu
❓ FAQs
❓ Is this authentic Mongolian food?
Not exactly—it’s a popular Asian-inspired takeout-style dish.
❓ Can I use chicken instead?
Yes! Ground chicken or turkey works great.
❓ How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water.
❓ Can I freeze it?
Better fresh, but you can freeze—noodles may soften.
❓ What noodles work best?
Ramen, egg noodles, or even spaghetti.