Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a savory and slightly sweet stir-fry dish featuring tender ground beef cooked with garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and aromatic spices, served over linguine noodles and garnished with fresh green onions. This quick and easy recipe brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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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)
Noodles
- 10 oz linguine
Thickening Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and set it aside to prevent overcooking.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook it until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Aromatics and Sauces: Add the minced garlic to the browned beef in the skillet 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 using. Mix well to combine and allow the flavors to meld.
- 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 until the sauce thickens, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the thickened sauce and beef mixture. Toss the noodles thoroughly in the sauce to ensure every strand is well coated and flavorful.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with sliced green onions. Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein alternative.
- If beef broth is unavailable, use chicken broth or vegetable broth as a substitute.
- To save time, use pre-minced garlic or garlic paste.
- For gluten-free, choose tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and substitute linguine with a gluten-free noodle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Mongolian beef noodles, ground beef recipe, quick Asian noodles, hoisin sauce noodles, easy dinner recipes, stir-fry noodles, garlic beef noodles
