Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles 

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender noodles with savory ground beef, infused with a rich, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering big flavors with minimal effort. Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to impress family and friends with an Asian-inspired meal, this dish has you covered.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (lean)

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup beef broth

• 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

• 10 oz linguine (or other long pasta like spaghetti)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

• 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the Ground Beef: While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.

3. Add Garlic and Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture into the skillet with the beef and garlic. Stir to combine.

5. Thicken the Sauce: In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this slurry to the skillet and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

6. Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet. Toss the noodles in the sauce until well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top of the dish before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 450 kcal

• Protein: 28g

• Carbohydrates: 50g

• Fat: 15g

• Sodium: 900mg

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 15g