Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian ground beef noodles recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until well coated with sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian, noodles, ground beef, easy dinner, quick recipe