Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe features savory ground beef cooked with ginger and garlic, tossed in a flavorful hoisin and soy-based sauce, and served over tender linguine noodles. It’s a quick and satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight meal, garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 4 tsp minced ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Pasta
- 1 12 ounce box of Linguine Noodles
Garnishes
- 4 green onions, diced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef together with minced ginger and garlic until the meat is thoroughly browned. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish lean.
- Prepare Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the linguine noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and hoisin sauce until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
- Add Sauce to Beef: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the browned beef. Stir well to combine and simmer briefly to let the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thicken.
- Combine Noodles and Beef Mixture: Add the cooked linguine noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together over medium heat briefly to ensure the noodles are fully coated and warmed through.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the Mongolian ground beef noodles and garnish generously with diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving for a fresh and nutty finish.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free noodles.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- The dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop before serving.
