Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
A quick and comforting meal featuring savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and tender linguine, all coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz linguine
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional) for a spicy kick
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat.
Cooking
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with water. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet, tossing gently until well coated in the sauce.
Serving
- Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Best enjoyed hot. Can be paired with a cucumber salad or steamed broccoli for added crunch.