Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 tsp minced fresh ginger
03 - 6 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces and liquids

04 - 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
05 - 1/2 cup beef broth
06 - 6 tbsp hoisin sauce

→ Sweeteners and spices

07 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Pasta

10 - 12 oz linguine noodles

→ Garnishes

11 - 4 green onions, diced
12 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium-high sided skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with minced ginger and garlic, breaking up the meat thoroughly with the back of a wooden spoon until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and return the skillet to the heat.
02 - While the beef cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the cooked beef.
04 - Allow the beef and sauce mixture to saute for about 3 minutes over medium heat, enabling the beef to absorb the flavors and the sauce to slightly thicken.
05 - Add the cooked linguine noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat noodles evenly with the sauce and cook together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and top with diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added freshness and crunch.

# Notes:

01 - Salting pasta water enhances noodle flavor significantly; avoid rinsing noodles after draining to preserve sauce adherence.