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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

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A fast and satisfying noodle dish featuring caramelized ground beef with a sweet and savory hoisin-soy glaze, served over linguine.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 for richer flavor or 90/10 for leaner results)
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
  • 4 Green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 1/4 cup Beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 10 oz Linguine
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 Pinch Red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces as it cooks. Brown thoroughly until no pink remains and the meat has some caramelized bits. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ground ginger. Sauté for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Add the cooked linguine directly to the skillet. Toss thoroughly so the noodles pick up the sauce and the beef is evenly distributed.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with the sliced green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For gluten-free, swap linguine for gluten-free noodles and use tamari instead of soy sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/mongolian-ground-beef-noodles/