Description
A comforting dish of linguine coated in a rich, savory sauce made with ground beef, garlic, and ginger that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 10 oz linguine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then add to skillet. Stir until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option and adjust the spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian beef, ground beef, noodles, quick dinner, Asian cuisine, comfort food