Description
Quick Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles bring sizzling Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table in record time. Savory beef mingles with slick noodles, creating a perfect weeknight meal packed with bold, tangy sauce that will satisfy hungry diners in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
Noodles and Starch:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) linguine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) beef stock
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of red chili flakes (optional, for spiciness)
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry with cornstarch)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook of linguine according to package instructions until perfectly tender, then drain and set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add of ground beef. Break the meat apart using a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color. Carefully drain any accumulated excess fat.
- Add 5 finely minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for approximately 60 seconds until the aromatic fragrance emerges. Quickly introduce ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup beef broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, and hoisin sauce into the pan.
- Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for additional heat. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine and develop complex flavor profiles.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with cold water in a separate small bowl. Pour this mixture into the skillet, continuously stirring until the sauce transforms and thickens within 1-2 minutes.
- Reintroduce the drained linguine into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure every noodle strand is generously coated with the rich, savory sauce.
- Garnish the dish with 4 thinly sliced green onions, distributing them evenly across the top. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Whip up this speedy weeknight dinner that transforms humble ground beef into a restaurant-worthy meal in just 15 minutes.
- Cornstarch slurry acts as a secret weapon, magically thickening the sauce and creating a glossy, restaurant-quality coating.
- Hoisin sauce brings deep, rich umami flavors that elevate the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Sauté garlic briefly to release its aromatic oils, infusing the entire skillet with intense, fragrant depth.
- Green onions add a fresh, sharp crunch that cuts through the richness of the beef and provides a vibrant finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg