Serves: 3–4
Protein: ~35–45g per serving (depending on noodles & beef)
Ingredients
Protein & Noodles
1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90–93%)
8 oz high-protein noodles
Good options: edamame noodles, chickpea noodles, protein pasta, or whole-wheat spaghetti
Sauce
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
¼ cup beef broth (adds protein + volume)
1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but very Mongolian)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1–2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Aromatics & Veg
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
4–6 green onions, sliced
Optional: sliced bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas
For Cooking
1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, canola)
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Break it up well and cook until deeply browned (flavor = protein’s best friend).
Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Add cooked noodles (and veggies if using). Toss until everything is coated.
Stir in green onions, taste, and adjust sweetness or salt.
Serve hot. Optional sesame seeds on top.
High-Protein Upgrades 💪
Swap half the beef for extra-lean ground turkey + beef for macro balance
Add a soft-scrambled egg or egg whites at the end
Toss in edamame or extra broccoli for more protein & fiber
Use bone broth instead of regular broth
Macro Estimate (per serving)
Calories: ~500–600
Protein: 35–45g
Carbs: ~45–55g
Fat: ~15–20g
