Description
Speedy 15 minute Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver bold Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate with remarkable ease. Savory beef, silky noodles, and zesty sauce combine for a quick dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 10 ounces (10 oz) linguine
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 green onions, sliced
Sauces and Thickeners:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare a generous pot of salted water and cook linguine until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove and set linguine aside after draining.
- Heat a spacious skillet over robust medium-high temperature.
- Sear ground beef, methodically crumbling with a spatula until completely browned and no pink remains, roughly 5-7 minutes. Eliminate excess grease.
- Introduce minced garlic to the meat, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for approximately one minute.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by integrating brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in cold water, then pour into the skillet. Continuously stir until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Gently incorporate drained linguine into the skillet, ensuring every strand becomes lavishly coated with the savory beef and sauce mixture.
- Allow the noodles to rest momentarily, absorbing the rich flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions, presenting a stunning and aromatic Mongolian ground beef noodle dish ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Swap linguine with whole wheat or gluten-free noodles for dietary preferences without compromising taste and texture.
- Reduce brown sugar by half for a less sweet version or use alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for unique flavor profiles.
- Ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives work perfectly as lean protein substitutes, maintaining the dish’s savory essence.
- Create a meal prep-friendly version by cooking beef and sauce separately, storing in refrigerator for up to 3 days, and quickly reheating with fresh noodles when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg