Dinner

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

ByLana Polati April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Introduction

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that combines savory, sweet, and spicy notes in one dish. With tender linguine tossed in a rich sauce and topped with fresh green onions, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

The image shows a close-up of a bowl filled with cooked noodles that are light brown and glossy, layered at the bottom. On top of the noodles, there is a layer of cooked ground beef, which is dark brown and crumbly in texture. Scattered on the beef are small pieces of bright green chopped scallions, adding a fresh, colorful contrast. The bowl is white, and the background is a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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)
10 oz linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Step 3: Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
Step 7: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

For extra veggies, stir in sliced bell peppers or snap peas when adding the garlic.
Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a little more cornstarch slurry gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes to suit your taste.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or beef broth if the sauce has thickened too much.