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Plate of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles garnished with green onions.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

A cozy dish of savory-sweet sauce clinging to linguine, featuring ground beef with Asian-inspired flavors—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce Adds sweetness and depth.
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick.
  • 10 oz linguine Works well with saucy preparations.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons water For the cornstarch slurry.
  • 4 green onions sliced For garnish.

Instructions
 

Cooking the noodles

  • Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Salt the pasta water generously before cooking, and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining, to loosen the sauce if needed.

Preparing the beef

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  • Break the meat into small pieces while it cooks for better sauce coating.

Making the sauce

  • Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to dissolve the sugar and meld the flavors. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk in more cornstarch gradually.

Combining noodles and sauce

  • Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until well coated.
  • If mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water or a splash of beef broth.
  • Add quick-cooking vegetables if desired at this step.

Serving

  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
  • Optionally add sesame seeds or toasted sesame oil for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days. Reheat with added liquid to maintain sauce consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family-Friendly, Mongolian Ground Beef, Noodles
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