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Sweet and Savory Korean Beef Noodles

These Sweet & Savory Korean Beef Noodles combine tender linguine with seasoned ground beef in a rich soy-hoisin sauce, perfectly balanced with sweetness, saltiness, and a hint of spice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that tastes like takeout at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 10 oz linguine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 green onions sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, hoisin, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  6. Stir into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/sweet-and-savory-korean-beef-noodles/

Notes

  • Swap linguine for udon, rice noodles, or even spaghetti.
  • For extra veggies, stir-fry bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas with the beef.
  • Adjust brown sugar for more or less sweetness to suit your taste.