Description
This quick and easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe combines bold Asian-inspired flavors with hearty pasta in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 10 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside. Save a small amount of the pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce later.
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain off any excess fat for a lighter sauce.
- Add Garlic and Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth, then pour it into the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Toss the Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss it with the sauce and beef mixture until evenly coated. Let it cook together for a few more minutes so the noodles can soak up the flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions on top just before serving for a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- For extra texture and nutrition, stir-fry sliced bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli with the beef. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or pasta water. You can swap beef with turkey or use rice noodles to make it gluten-free. Leftovers reheat well with a bit of added moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg