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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (30-Minute Comfort Dinner)

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (30-Minute Comfort Dinner)
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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick, comforting dish packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Savory ground beef is simmered in a rich, slightly sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and hoisin, then tossed with tender linguine for a satisfying meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful, filling, and easy to make in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup beef broth

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)

  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 10 oz linguine

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta
    Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Brown the Beef
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.

  3. Build the Sauce
    Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

  4. Thicken the Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
    Pour it into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

  5. Combine with Noodles
    Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until the noodles are fully coated in the sauce.

  6. Serve
    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Cook the Pasta
    Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Brown the Beef
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.

  3. Build the Sauce
    Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

  4. Thicken the Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
    Pour it into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

  5. Combine with Noodles
    Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until the noodles are fully coated in the sauce.

  6. Serve
    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

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