Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender linguine tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin, and spices. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 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 Agent
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions, usually boiling it in salted water until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside for later use.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook it thoroughly until browned and no longer pink inside. Be sure to break it apart as it cooks. After cooking, drain any excess fat to avoid grease in the final dish.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat. Mix well to combine all flavors thoroughly.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef nicely.
- Combine with Noodles: Once the sauce has thickened to your preference, add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss and stir well to ensure the noodles are coated evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finally, sprinkle the sliced green onions over the dish as a fresh garnish. Serve the Mongolian ground beef noodles hot for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
- Adjust the brown sugar to your taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Add more red pepper flakes or fresh chili for increased spiciness.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables like broccoli or bok choy on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Mongolian beef noodles, ground beef noodle recipe, quick Asian dinner, hoisin sauce noodles, easy weeknight meal
