Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles: A Flavorful and Fast Dish
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
Scale
- 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat as needed.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Allow it to simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated with the flavorful sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the noodles for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!