Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious dinner idea. Featuring a sweet-savory sauce, tender noodles, and juicy ground beef, it’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies and noodles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 10 oz (280g) linguine or preferred noodles
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water and cook noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Mix brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add sauce to beef. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir into the skillet. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine with Noodles: Toss noodles with the beef and sauce until evenly coated. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Noodle Options: Substitute linguine with lo mein, udon, or rice noodles for variety.
- Vegetables: Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Spice: Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired