Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick, flavorful, and hearty dish that’s perfect for beginner cooks. This savory recipe combines tender ground beef with a rich sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and brown sugar, all tossed together with linguine noodles for a satisfying meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (1 lb)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Brown sugar (2 tbsp)
- Beef broth (1 cup)
- Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
- Hoisin sauce (2 tbsp)
- Ground ginger (1 tsp)
- Black pepper (1/4 tsp)
- Red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp, optional)
- Linguine (8 oz)
- Cornstarch (1 tbsp)
- Water (2 tbsp)
- Green onions (2, sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Begin by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside for later.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook the beef until it’s no longer pink and fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Add the Garlic: Toss the minced garlic into the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together, making sure the sugar dissolves into the sauce, and let it simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir constantly. The sauce will begin to thicken after a few minutes. Allow it to simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Combine the Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss the noodles with the sauce, making sure every strand is well coated. Let the noodles simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to soak up the flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Finally, garnish the dish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Enjoy this savory, comforting dish as a quick weeknight dinner!
Notes
- Substitute Options: Feel free to swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or even pork if desired.
- Vegetarian Version: For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Cooking Tip: If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add more beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg