MONGOLIAN GROUND BEEF & NOODLES Asian Flavored Dish

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, and spaghetti is a common substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with bouillon is budget-friendly.

Brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.

Prepare 3 garlic cloves by mashing and mincing them.

Boil water in a pot, adding 2 teaspoons of salt.

Add 8 oz of lini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions for about 10 minutes.

Once the ground beef is browned, add the minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of minced ginger, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of beef broth, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper into the ground beef.

Optionally add red pepper flakes on top, if desired.

Mix in 4 tablespoons of hoisin sauce and stir well.

Create a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then add it to the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute until thickened.

Drain the cooked lini and add it to the beef mixture, stirring to coat the pasta in the sauce.

Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes to absorb the sauce.

Chop and add green onions to the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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