Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles with Hoisin and Soy Sauce (Print version)

Sweet and savory Mongolian-style ground beef noodles tossed with hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and green onions.

# Ingredients:

For the noodles and beef

01 - 10 oz (285 g) linguine or spaghetti noodles
02 - 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
03 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil, if needed
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
06 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated

For the hoisin soy sauce

07 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) low sodium soy sauce
08 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) low sodium beef broth
09 - 1/4 cup (60 g) hoisin sauce
10 - 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
14 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For finishing

15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Extra sliced green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of noodle water and drain.
02 - Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in the garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
04 - In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, beef broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth.
05 - Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until glossy and lightly thickened.
06 - Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss over low heat until coated. Add reserved noodle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick.
07 - Top with sesame seeds and the green parts of the sliced onions. Serve hot while the noodles are glossy.

# Good to know:

01 - Use low sodium soy sauce because hoisin already adds salt.
02 - Best served right after tossing, while the sauce is shiny.
03 - Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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