Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Asian Diet: None

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
  • 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 any long noodle)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until well coated with sauce.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  1. This dish can be easily adapted with different noodles, proteins, or spice levels. Serve with a side of cucumber salad or steamed broccoli for a refreshing contrast.