Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe features tender linguine tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made with ground beef, garlic, hoisin, and soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines bold flavors and easy-to-follow steps for a quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat 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 and Thickener
- 10 oz linguine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently 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 some heat. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a smooth slurry. Pour this into the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir continuously and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the meat nicely.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to ensure the noodles are well coated with the savory sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish the dish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Make sure to drain the excess fat from the beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor impact.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute the linguine and soy sauce with gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Mongolian ground beef noodles, beef noodles, Asian beef noodles, quick dinner recipe, savory noodles, hoisin sauce noodles
