Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe features tender ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, tossed with linguine noodles and garnished with fresh green onions. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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 of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 10 oz linguine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to 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 red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked linguine into the skillet with the sauce and beef. Toss the noodles thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve the dish hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra texture and nutrition, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli while cooking the beef.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
