Viral Saucy Mongolian Noodles

A bowl of saucy noodles mixed with ground meat and topped with chopped green onions, with chopsticks lifting a portion. A jar of chili oil and another bowl of noodles are in the background.

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Viral Saucy Mongolian Noodles

These Viral Saucy Mongolian Noodles are the ultimate 15-minute weeknight dinner. Tender linguine and seasoned ground beef get tossed in a rich, savory sauce made from dark soy sauce, hoisin, maple syrup, fresh garlic, and ginger — and it clings to every single noodle perfectly.

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 392kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

¾ Pounds Linguine I used gluten-free
2 Teaspoons Avocado Oil
1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
4 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Tablespooon Fresh Ginger minced
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
⅓ Cup Dark Soy Sauce I love the flavor of dark, but you can use low sodium soy sauce or tamari
¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
½ Cup Beef Broth
1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust as needed
1 Tablespoon arrowroot/cornstarch/tapioca + 3 tb water

For the Toppings

6 Green Onions chopped
Chili Crisp

Instructions

To make this recipe, start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, then drain and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the beef and sauce. Add the avocado oil to a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and use a spoon or spatula to break it apart into small pieces. Cook until it's almost cooked through, then add in the minced garlic, fresh ginger, maple syrup, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together well to combine.
Next, prepare the slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) and water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the pan and stir to combine. Allow everything to cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken and become glossy.
Finally, add the cooked linguine directly into the pan with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated in that gorgeous sauce. Once they're done, serve the noodles hot, garnished with a generous handful of sliced green onions and a drizzle of chili crisp. Enjoy!

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