Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles: A Fast, Flavor-Packed Comfort Meal for Busy Nights
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick, flavorful, and comforting dish combining tender ground beef with a sweet-savory sauce that coats linguine perfectly. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup beef broth
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
10 oz linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions and drain.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, draining excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
7. Simmer together for a few minutes to absorb flavors.
8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Best served hot and fresh.
Garnish with green onions for color and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freeze for 2-3 months in airtight containers.
Reheat gently to preserve sauce consistency.
Customize with extra vegetables or protein as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg