High Protein Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles
High Protein Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces linguine noodles
For the Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 93% lean
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed pepper, to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons ginger, grated
- as needed avocado oil spray, for cooking
For the Mongolian Sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup beef broth, low-sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, heat a large pan or skillet over high heat. Spray with avocado oil spray. Add the ground beef, pressing it into the pan to create a crust. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Allow the beef to sear undisturbed for several minutes until a beautiful golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Then, flip the beef and break it up into smaller pieces using a spatula or spoon.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, low-sodium beef broth, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering beef mixture, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the cooked linguine noodles to the pan with the beef and sauce mixture. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the Mongolian Beef Noodles immediately in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces linguine noodles
For the Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 93% lean
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed pepper, to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons ginger, grated
- as needed avocado oil spray, for cooking
For the Mongolian Sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup beef broth, low-sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, heat a large pan or skillet over high heat. Spray with avocado oil spray. Add the ground beef, pressing it into the pan to create a crust. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Allow the beef to sear undisturbed for several minutes until a beautiful golden brown crust forms on the bottom. Then, flip the beef and break it up into smaller pieces using a spatula or spoon.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, low-sodium beef broth, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering beef mixture, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the cooked linguine noodles to the pan with the beef and sauce mixture. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the Mongolian Beef Noodles immediately in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions.