Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles are a quick and flavorful dinner made with lean ground beef, tender noodles, fresh ginger, garlic, and a rich sweet-savory Mongolian sauce. It is an easy weeknight meal packed with bold Asian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine noodles
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine or fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the skillet while stirring continuously.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the Mongolian beef sauce.
- Stir in the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish if desired.
- Serve immediately with additional green onions on top.
Notes
- Linguine and fettuccine both work well, but other long noodles can also be used.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Whisk the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the sauce to prevent lumps.
- Do not overcook the noodles; slightly firm al dente noodles hold up best when tossed with the sauce.
- For extra flavor, garnish with additional sliced green onions before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a small splash of beef broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired