This recipe from mongolian ground beef noodles is a quick takeaway version of a classic for weeknights. It consists of ground beef coated in a sweet and sour sauce made from ginger, garlic, brown sugar and soy sauce, all mixed with tender linguine.
Mongolian ground beef noodles
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Ginger paste | 1 tbsp. soup |
| Chopped garlic | 5 tbsp. tea |
| beef broth | 1/2 cup |
| Soy sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Hoisin sauce | 1/3 cup |
| Pepper and red pepper flakes | Taste |
| Linguini noodles | 1 box |
How to make Mongolian ground beef noodles:
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Mongolian ground beef noodles
- Step 1: Cooking the noodles: Cook the linguine according to package directions until cooked as desired. Drain them well and set aside.
- Step 2: Browned Beef: Brown 450g of ground beef in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until golden brown. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3: Sauté the herbs: Stir in 1 tablespoon ginger paste and 5 teaspoons minced garlic and fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Preparing the sauce: Mix 125ml beef broth, 125ml soy sauce, 80ml hoisin sauce, 60ml brown sugar, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Step 5: Thicken the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
- Step 6: Mix and serve: Add the cooked linguine to the meat and sauce mixture and mix well. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
