Description
Spicy ground beef mongolian noodles offer a quick, satisfying meal packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Savory meat and silky noodles combine for a delicious dinner that brings comfort and excitement to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (226 grams) linguine or fettuccine noodles
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 4 tsps fresh grated ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling into small pieces and stirring occasionally until fully cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Aromatic Infusion: During the final cooking moments, integrate grated ginger and minced garlic, continuously stirring to prevent burning and enhance flavor profile.
- Noodle Cooking: Simultaneously prepare noodles in a separate pot, following package instructions to achieve perfect al dente texture, then drain while reserving a small amount of cooking liquid.
- Sauce Creation: Craft a robust sauce by whisking together brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in the same skillet after removing excess beef fat.
- Thickening Process: Develop a cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl, then introduce it into the sauce, stirring constantly and allowing the mixture to simmer until achieving a glossy, luxurious consistency.
- Final Integration: Gently fold cooked noodles into the sauce, ensuring complete and even coating, then let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
- Presentation: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with thinly sliced green onions, creating a visually appealing and aromatic culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Crumbling Technique: Break ground beef into small, uniform pieces while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent large clumps, which helps develop rich flavor and consistent texture.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Use cornstarch slurry carefully to achieve the perfect glossy, clingy sauce that coats noodles without becoming too thick or runny, creating a professional restaurant-style finish.
- Flavor Layering Strategy: Add ginger and garlic during the final meat cooking stage to prevent burning while releasing maximum aromatic compounds, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Noodle Absorption Tip: Let noodles rest in sauce for 2-3 minutes to allow complete flavor penetration, transforming a good dish into an exceptional culinary experience that locks in moisture and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 748 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg