Description
Savor rich Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles blending hearty Asian flavors with comforting textures. Saucy, tender beef mingles with slick noodles, offering a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies deep hunger and culinary curiosity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Noodles:
- 10 oz (283 g) linguine
Flavor Enhancers and Sauce Components:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (66 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
- 4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook linguine until perfectly al dente, then carefully drain and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet and immediately introduce minced garlic, sautéing until its aromatic essence releases and becomes fragrant.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by incorporating soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes directly into the beef mixture.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water until completely smooth, then gently pour into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and promote even thickening.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce slightly, developing deep, rich flavors and creating a glossy coating.
- Fold the cooked linguine into the beef mixture, ensuring every strand is luxuriously coated with the savory sauce, and let the noodles absorb the intricate flavors for a few moments.
- Transfer the steaming Mongolian beef noodles to serving plates and generously garnish with freshly sliced green onions for a vibrant, zesty finish.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative that keeps all the delicious flavor.
- Add crispy vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the beef cooking stage to boost nutrition and create extra texture.
- Reduce brown sugar or use a sugar substitute for those watching carbohydrate intake, which won’t compromise the savory-sweet balance.
- Prepare noodles slightly al dente to prevent mushiness when mixing with the sauce, ensuring a perfect pasta consistency every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg