🍜 Ground Beef Mongolian Noodles 🍜

🌟 Quick, savory, and perfect for any weeknight dinner - a delightful way to bring the taste of Mongolia to your table! 🌟

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 10 ounces noodles (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup brown sugar (can reduce to 1/3 or 1/4 cup)
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (if you can find low-sodium, I recommend it)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 medium green onions, sliced

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Break up the meat as it cooks.
2. Simultaneously, cook noodles according to package instructions without adding salt to the water. Drain and set aside.
3. Drain excess fat from the skillet and return the beef to it. Stir in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, combining everything well.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water and add this slurry to the skillet. Stir and bring the mixture to a low boil, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Add the cooked, drained noodles to the beef and sauce mixture. Toss well to ensure the noodles are coated evenly.
6. Let the noodles sit in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve the noodles hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 510 per serving 
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Proteins: 28g
- Fats: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg (varies with the use of low sodium ingredients)

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a healthier version, try whole wheat or multigrain noodles.
- Add a splash of sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor.
- If you like it spicy, increase the amount of red pepper flakes, or add a few drops of hot sauce.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4