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Delicious Mongolian ground beef noodles served in a bowl with fresh vegetables.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A quick and flavorful dish featuring savory-sweet ground beef and linguine, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef (85/15) to avoid a greasy sauce.
Sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth Add more to balance saltiness if needed.
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free soy for a gluten-free version.
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Aromatics & Spices
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
Pasta & Thickener
  • 10 oz linguine Can substitute with udon or lo mein noodles.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons water To mix with cornstarch.
Toppings
  • 4 green onions, sliced For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
Cooking
  1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  4. Add this to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once thickened, add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. Add vegetables to customize based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.