Flavorful and Fast: Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight meal! It features savory ground beef, a rich and flavorful sauce, and tender noodles. Learn how to make this easy and satisfying dish
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef, lean
- 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 (or other long pasta)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the linguine (or your preferred pasta) in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Once the beef is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium.
- Add Garlic and Aromatics: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, pour in the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together well.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir it into the sauce. Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine with Noodles: Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet. Toss the noodles thoroughly in the sauce until fully coated. Allow the noodles and beef to simmer together for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top of the dish. Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles hot and enjoy!