Ingredients:
- 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 red pepper flake (optional for extra heat)
- 10 oz linguine noodles
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Preparation Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Begin by boiling a large pot of water. Once boiling, add the linguine noodles and cook according to the package directions until al dente. After cooking, drain the noodles well and set them aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to drain any excess fat from the skillet after browning.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings:
- To the browned ground beef, add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn it.
- Create the Sauce:
- Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet with the beef and garlic. Mix well to combine all the ingredients and dissolve the sugar.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Noodles and Beef:
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the thickened sauce and beef. Toss everything together to ensure the noodles are well coated with the sauce. Allow the noodles to simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes so they can absorb some of the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top of the noodles for a fresh, crunchy garnish. Serve the noodles while hot for the best flavor.
This delicious Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles dish combines savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavors with the heartiness of ground beef and the comfort of pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor!
