Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Version)
Ground beef and noodles mingle in a savory, sweet Mongolian-inspired sauce for a delicious, weeknight meal.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (substitutes: ground turkey, chicken, or pork)
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12 oz linguine pasta (alternatives: spaghetti or fettuccine)
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2 cups reserved pasta water
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4-5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp ginger paste or 1 tsp dried ginger
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional for slight spice)
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3 tbsp hoisin sauce (possible substitute: BBQ sauce)
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp cold water
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2-3 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
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1-2 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
# Steps:
01 -
Boil pasta in salted water and cook to al dente as per package instructions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Stir in ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Add 1 cup of reserved pasta water and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine. Adjust thickness by adding up to 1/2 cup more pasta water if needed.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.