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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A quick and tasty noodle dish with ground beef and a savory sweet sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Quick Meal
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef to cut excess fat.
  • 10 oz linguine Cooked just until al dente.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Add more for extra flavor if desired.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce Optional, but adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes Optional for spiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons water To mix with cornstarch.
  • 4 green onions, sliced Used for garnish.

Method
 

Cooking Noodles
  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Preparing Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining and Serving
  1. Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss the noodles in the sauce until well coated.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple salad. A drizzle of sesame oil or sesame seeds adds a nice touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.