Description
Sizzling Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver bold Asian flavors that dance across your palate with intense umami and spicy undertones. Slick noodles nestled with savory beef create a quick weeknight dinner promising restaurant-quality satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 ounces (283 grams) linguine
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package directions at 212°F (boiling water), then drain and reserve.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Eliminate excess beef fat from skillet, then incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Introduce brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to skillet, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Create cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch together, then pour into simmering sauce mixture, continuously stirring until sauce transforms and thickens within 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked linguine into seasoned sauce, ensuring noodles are completely and uniformly coated with rich, flavorful sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with thinly sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using freshly ground black pepper and grating ginger instead of ground spices for a more vibrant taste profile.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and using gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Control spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with a pinch and add gradually to suit personal heat preferences.
- Boost protein content by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for increased nutrition and texture variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg