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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

This quick and flavorful dish combines savory ground beef with a sweet and tangy Mongolian-inspired sauce, tossed with tender noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and packs a punch of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb lean ground beef4 tspfresh grated ginger6cloves garlic, minced½ cupbrown sugar½ cuplow-sodium beef broth½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • 4 tspfresh grated ginger6cloves garlic, minced½ cupbrown sugar½ cuplow-sodium beef broth½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • 6cloves garlic, minced½ cupbrown sugar½ cuplow-sodium beef broth½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ½ cupbrown sugar½ cuplow-sodium beef broth½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ½ cuplow-sodium beef broth½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cuphoisin sauce½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ½ tspblack pepper¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ¼ tspred pepper flakes (optional)8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • 8 ozlinguine or fettuccine noodles2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbspcornstarch¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cupwater4green onions, sliced
  • 4green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Cook the ground beef:
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking.2️⃣Prepare the noodles:While the beef cooks, boil the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.3️⃣Make the sauce:Drain any excess fat from the beef. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.4️⃣Thicken the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  3. 2️⃣Prepare the noodles:While the beef cooks, boil the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.3️⃣Make the sauce:Drain any excess fat from the beef. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.4️⃣Thicken the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  4. While the beef cooks, boil the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. 3️⃣Make the sauce:Drain any excess fat from the beef. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.4️⃣Thicken the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  6. Drain any excess fat from the beef. Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.4️⃣Thicken the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  7. 4️⃣Thicken the sauce:
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  9. 5️⃣Combine noodles and beef:Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  10. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Let the noodles sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  11. 6️⃣Garnish and serve:Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!
  12. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal!

Notes

For added crunch, top with toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts.Substitute spaghetti or rice noodles if preferred.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Substitute spaghetti or rice noodles if preferred.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Chef Stella