Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup beef broth
05 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
10 - 10 oz linguine
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons water
13 - 4 green onions, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot of boiling water, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
03 - Drain fat as needed, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
05 - Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to the ground beef mixture. Stir and bring to a gentle boil until the sauce thickens.
06 - Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and stir to combine. Let the noodles sit in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavor.
07 - Top the dish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.