Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef

• 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti noodles

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

• 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup (60ml) hoisin sauce

• 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.

3. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

4. Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Mix in Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly with the beef and sauce mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

7. Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes