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Mongolian Beef Noodles

Mongolian Beef Noodles

Savor the rich flavors of Mongolian Beef Noodles in just 30 minutes. Perfectly sweet, savory, and spicy this Asian-inspired dish is a weeknight game-changer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground beef
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • a pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 280 g linguine or Asian noodles
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Bowls for mixing

Method
 

  1. Boil water for noodles, salt it generously, and cook linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
  3. Add sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
  5. Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and pour into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce, and heat through.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is kid-friendly—just omit the red pepper flakes for a milder version. You can also substitute beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
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