Mongolian Beef Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/3 cup dark soy sauce.
02 - 1/4 cup broth made from beef.
03 - 1 lb of ground beef, uncooked.
04 - 3 tablespoons of hoisin paste.
05 - 5 finely minced garlic cloves.
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried, ground ginger.
08 - A pinch or more of red chili flakes, depending on your spice preference (optional).
09 - 10 oz of linguine pasta.
10 - 1 tablespoon of cornstarch powder.
11 - 2 tablespoons of plain water.
12 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar.
13 - Four sliced green onion stalks for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Boil linguine as directed on the package. Afterwards, drain it and put it aside.
02 - Over medium heat, cook the ground beef in a large pan until it’s browned. Drain out the extra grease when done.
03 - Toss garlic into the pan and give it a minute to cook. Then mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, hoisin, ginger, black pepper, and chili flakes if you're using them.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Pour this mix into the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
05 - Mix the cooked pasta into the pan, stirring well to coat every strand with the sauce.
06 - Sprinkle the green onion slices over the top right before eating, and serve it while hot.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers.
02 - Use gluten-free pasta and tamari for a gluten-free option.
03 - Best enjoyed as soon as it’s made.