Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender noodles with savory, sweet, and slightly spicy ground beef. Made with a rich soy-hoisin sauce and topped with fresh green onions, this easy 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Try it with rice noodles or add veggies for extra nutrition!
Ingredients
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For the Beef and Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean for a lighter dish)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water (to dissolve cornstarch)
- 4 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
For the Noodles:
- 10 oz linguine (or substitute spaghetti, fettuccine, or rice noodles)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces.
- Once browned, drain excess fat and reduce heat to medium.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- Add minced garlic to the cooked beef and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Let the noodles simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce.
- Make it spicier by increasing red pepper flakes or adding Sriracha.
- Swap proteins by using ground turkey, chicken, or tofu.
- Add veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
