Quick Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe
If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe is a must-try! Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory dish features tender ground beef, a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce, and perfectly coated noodles for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta can use spaghetti or thin spaghetti
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger powdered or fresh
- 1 tsp sriracha, optional
Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Optional Ingredients
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water*, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, draining any excess fat. Stir in the diced onions and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Add the sauce to the ground beef and bring to a simmer.
- In the same bowl as the sauce ingredients, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet and bring back up to a simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the ground beef and stir the noodles to coat in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
*If you like to prepare dinner ahead of time, you may notice the noodles dry out a bit. Before serving, reheat them over low heat, adding ¼ cup of reserved pasta water at a time until they regain their saucy texture.