Mongolian ground pork noodles are a simple meal this is perfect for weeknight. Everything is coated in a simple but flavorful Asian inspired sauce that will have everyone begging for more.
Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love? These Mongolian noodles with ground pork are just the thing.
Add a veggie and dinner is done. We love steamed broccoli, but you could also serve it with peas, a salad, or your favorite stir fry veggies.
The whole meal comes together in about the time it takes to boil the noodles, so it is perfect for busy evenings. This is likely to become a regular on the dinner menu rotation.
Easy Substitutions and Additions
Ground pork is such an economical protein to build a dinner around. Add a box of spaghetti and this meal is almost done.
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It is affordable, delicious, and is a real hit with our family. If you don’t have ground pork, just use ground beef or even ground turkey instead.
You could sub in other types of noodles. Rice noodles, glass noodles, or even ramen would work.
Or leave the pasta out all together and add some veggies into the sauce. Serve the mix over rice for an easy stir fry type meal.
No matter how you decide to make it, this recipe is quick and delicious. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you need to make something fast and easy.
We love it so much and hope you do too. Let me know if you give it a try!
Mongolian Ground Pork Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds optional
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 16 ounces spaghetti cooked al dente
Instructions
- In large skillet, brown 1 pound ground pork, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 3 teaspoons garlic powder over medium-high heat.
- Add ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup water, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, and 1 pinch red pepper flakes. (For milder noodles, omit the red pepper flakes.) Stir well.
- Make a slurry of 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and a tablespoon or two of water. Put into skillet and cook over medium heat until it thickens, 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked 16 ounces spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Continue to cook and stir until everything is coated in the sauce and most of the moisture is absorbed.
- Serve garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Linguine and fettuccine noodles are also great options for shapes of pasta. Or use noodles from the Asian section of the grocery store and cook according to package directions.
- If desired, sauté some veggies with the ground pork. Otherwise, just serve a vegetable on the side.
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I make it for lunch and I hope everyone at the Stable Living/Our Own Pace in Central Valley, CA will like the meal. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I hope they do too!
I made this dish for dinner tonight, and my husband and I both enjoyed it very much! I did make a few minor changes – used fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder, and cut the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar in half. I think it would’ve been too salty and sweet for my taste if I had used the full amount. And, I used linguine for the pasta. It was delicious, and I will make it again.
I am so glad that you liked it!
This was easy and delicious.