Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
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)
10 oz linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
4 green onions, sliced
Preparation:
Cook the Pasta:
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Prepare the Sauce:
To the skillet, add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Thicken the Sauce:
Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Combine Noodles and Sauce:
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and stir to coat the noodles in the sauce.
Let the noodles sit in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve:
Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles!