Mongolian Beef Noodles (Printable Recipe)
Mongolian beef noodles with ground beef, glossy sauce, and pasta ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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12 ounces linguine pasta
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
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2 cups reserved pasta cooking water
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
# Steps to Follow:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water before draining.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and minced garlic. Cook 5-7 minutes, breaking up meat, until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Stir in ginger paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce turns glossy.
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Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir into beef mixture. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats meat.
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Add drained pasta and 1 cup reserved pasta water to skillet. Toss well, adding more pasta water as needed, until noodles are evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or sugar if desired. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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Use good quality soy sauce since it forms the base flavor of the dish.
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Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.
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For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.