Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 lb lean ground beef
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup beef broth
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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10 oz linguine (or gluten-free alternative like rice noodles)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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4 green onions, sliced
# Steps to Follow:
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Cook linguine or preferred pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat and reduce heat to medium.
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Add minced garlic to the beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.
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In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens. Simmer for a few minutes.
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Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
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Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For a gluten-free version, substitute traditional noodles with rice noodles.