Description
Mongolian ground beef noodles deliver a symphony of savory flavors that dance across your palate with bold Asian-inspired zest. Spicy, tender beef mingles with silky noodles, creating a quick weeknight meal packed with irresistible umami that will satisfy hunger and delight senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Noodles:
- 10 oz (283 g) linguine
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/3 cup (66 g) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Aromatics and Spices:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Boil linguine in a large pot of water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain completely and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear ground beef, breaking into crumbles until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the beef, cooking for 30-45 seconds until aromatic. Pour in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a separate bowl until smooth and lump-free. Pour cornstarch mixture into skillet, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Reduce heat and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deeper flavors. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
- Introduce cooked linguine into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure even sauce distribution. Allow noodles to absorb sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with freshly sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Substitute regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free noodles for dietary variations.
- Keep extra cornstarch mixture on hand to adjust sauce thickness if needed during cooking.
- Toast sesame seeds or add crushed red pepper for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg