Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground beef
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
• 10 oz linguine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 green onions, sliced for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Cook the Pasta:

• Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a
• Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al
• Drain and set

Brown the Ground Beef:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high
• Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it
• Drain any excess

Add Aromatics and Sauces:

• Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for about 1 minute, or until
• Stir in the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Thicken the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until
• Stir this mixture into the skillet with the
• Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce

Combine with Noodles:

• Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the noodles evenly with the
• Let the noodles simmer with the sauce for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to

Garnish and Serve:

• Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top of the Serve hot.