Description
A flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender linguine tossed in a savory sauce made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin, and brown sugar, garnished with fresh green onions. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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 for a spicy kick)
Pasta
- 10 oz linguine
Thickening Mixture
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside to keep warm.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine with Noodles: Once the sauce is thickened, add the cooked linguine directly into the skillet. Toss the noodles thoroughly in the sauce to ensure they are well coated and flavorful.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot for the best taste.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra texture and nutrition.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free pasta.
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef to keep the dish from becoming too greasy.
- The red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
