Description
Savor the rich flavors of Mongolian Beef Noodles, a culinary journey blending tender meat and silky noodles with a tangy sauce. Spicy, sweet, and utterly satisfying, this dish promises to transport you straight to the heart of Asian cuisine’s bold and comforting embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 10 ounces (283 grams) linguine
- 4 green onions
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) hoisin sauce
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook linguine until perfectly al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and return to pan.
- Mince fresh garlic and sauté with beef for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, releasing its aromatic oils.
- Pour in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper, stirring to combine all seasonings.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth, creating a slurry to thicken the sauce. Gradually add to beef mixture, stirring constantly until sauce reaches a glossy, clingy consistency.
- Gently fold cooked linguine into the beef mixture, ensuring each strand is evenly coated with the rich, savory sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish generously with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, sharp contrast.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner sauce texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for better control of salt levels, especially for those watching sodium intake.
- Toast minced garlic briefly before adding beef to enhance its aromatic flavor profile and prevent burning.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta and tamari sauce to make the dish completely gluten-free for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg