Description
This hearty Asian-fusion dish features garlicky, savory ground beef tossed in a sweet-malty hoisin glaze and served over linguine. Lean beef and a quick cook time make it a family-friendly, protein-packed weeknight staple ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Ground beef 1 lb (90% lean preferred)
Garlic 5 cloves, minced
Brown sugar 1/3 cup, packed
Soy sauce 2/3 cup (low-sodium optional)
Hoisin sauce 1/4 cup
Rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp
Cornstarch 1 tbsp
Olive oil 1 tsp
Ginger 1 tsp, grated
Green onions 1/2 cup, sliced (1/4 for garnish)
Linguine 8 oz
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering
Brown beef, breaking into small clumps (5–6 minutes)
Add garlic, ginger, and brown sugar; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant
Pour in soy sauce, hoisin, and rice wine vinegar
Stir in cornstarch to create a glossy, sticky glaze
Toss in cooked linguine and coat thoroughly
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately
Notes
For gluten-free: Use tamari and GF linguine
Cook pasta according to package instructions before adding to pan
Sauce thickens as it cools—add 1–2 tbsp water if too stiff
Serve with steamed rice or bok choy for a meal-in-one
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg