Description
Quick Mongolian-inspired pasta dish with tender beef, garlicky, ginger-infused sauce, and caramelized sweetness from brown sugar. Protein-packed and ready in 25 minutes, this Asian-fusion recipe balances savory hoisin, umami soy sauce, and toasted sesame oils for restaurant-quality flavors at home.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 lean ratio)
10 oz linguine
5 cloves garlic, freshly minced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
Preheat oven (optional for broiling) to 350°F
Bring large pot of salted water to boil and cook linguine 4-5 minutes until al dente
Heat large skillet over medium-high; brown ground beef with 1 tbsp sesame oil until seared, do not drain
Mix in garlic, ginger, remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, and cook 2-3 minutes
Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and beef broth in bowl
Add sauce mixture to skillet with beef, stir to coat
Simmer 5-6 minutes until thickened and glossy
Toss cooked noodles into the skillet with sauce
Cook 1-2 minutes until noodles are glazed and tender
Notes
Use halal-certified ground beef
Opt for organic whole-wheat linguine for higher protein
Add 3 tbsp unsweetened coconut dairy for extra richness if desired
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in airtight container
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Easy Pasta Recipes for Quick Family Dinners
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 3400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 20g