Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe offers a quick and flavorful dinner option, combining tender ground beef cooked with aromatic ginger and garlic, tossed in a savory-sweet hoisin and soy sauce-based glaze, and served over linguine noodles. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it brings a perfect balance of bold Asian-inspired flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Aromatics
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 4 tsp minced ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 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
Garnish
- 4 green onions, diced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef along with the minced ginger and garlic until the beef is thoroughly browned and the aromatics are fragrant. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare Pasta: While browning the beef, 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 separate bowl, combine the low sodium soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well blended.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the browned beef. Stir to coat the meat evenly and let the sauce simmer briefly, allowing it to thicken and intensify in flavor.
- Combine Noodles and Beef Mixture: Add the cooked linguine noodles to the skillet with the beef and sauce mixture. Toss well to combine and ensure the noodles are coated evenly with the savory sauce. Cook together for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the noodle and beef mixture to serving plates. Garnish generously with diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving to add freshness and a subtle crunch.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and improve the texture of the dish.
- Substitute linguine noodles with any preferred pasta or even rice noodles for a gluten-free option if using gluten-free pasta.
- If soy sauce is not available, tamari or coconut aminos can be used as alternatives.
- To save time, prepare the sauce while the beef is browning and pasta is cooking.
