I absolutely loved this dish! It exceeded my expectations compared to takeout, and it was so much more affordable. It’s definitely something I plan to make again! To be honest, I didn't have every ingredient, yet it still turned out fantastic! If you're a fan of saucy dishes, consider doubling the sauce ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional for a spicy kick
- 10 oz linguine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
1, Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of water and cooking the linguine according to the package instructions. Once it's done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it turns brown and no longer pink. Drain any extra fat to keep the dish light and flavorful.
3. Add the Sauces: Incorporate the minced garlic into the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Next, add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Stir well to blend all the wonderful flavors.
4. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the beef and sauce, allowing it to simmer gently until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
5. Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet with the beef and sauce, tossing everything together until the noodles are well-coated with the flavorful sauce. Let them simmer for a few minutes to absorb all the delicious flavors.
6. Garnish and Serve: Finally, top the noodles with sliced green onions for a fresh and colorful garnish. Serve the Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles hot and savor every delightful bite!