Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

You will need:

1 lb lean ground beef
4 tsp freshly minced ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
10 oz linguine or fettuccine noodles
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
4 leaves of chive, sliced

Method:
In a skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic during last 2 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package until al dente. Drain and set aside. Drain excess fat from beef. Add brown sugar, broth, soy sauce, hoisin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir well. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour into beef mixture and bring to a simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes so noodles absorb flavour. Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
TIP: 1 Maggi cube to 1 cup of water will give you broth.