Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender ground beef with a savory and slightly sweet sauce, served over linguine noodles. Enhanced with ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, it’s garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and aroma. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that satisfies big flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 4 tsp minced ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- 1 12 ounce box linguine noodles
Garnish
- 4 green onions, diced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the minced ginger and garlic, stirring occasionally until the beef is fully browned and fragrant. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Prepare Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the browned beef. Stir well to combine and allow the sauce to simmer gently, thickening slightly over a few minutes on medium-low heat.
- Add Noodles: Toss the cooked linguine noodles into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the savory sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce further.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles and beef mixture to serving plates. Garnish generously with diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds to add freshness and crunch before serving immediately.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce.
- Make sure to drain the ground beef to avoid greasy sauce consistency.
- If preferred, substitute linguine noodles with egg noodles or rice noodles for a different texture.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much.
