Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 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
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
• 10 oz linguine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 sliced green onions for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   Begin by cooking the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Brown Ground Beef:
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. Add Aromatics and Sauces:
   Add minced garlic to the browned beef and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, add soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and add to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil; the sauce will thicken.
5. Combine with Noodles:
   Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet, ensuring they are fully coated with the sauce. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   Sprinkle sliced green onions over the noodles and serve hot.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Calories: 650 kcal | Servings: 4

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