Description
A quick and delicious meal that balances savory and sweet flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the pan with the beef and stir well.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan. Stir and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
For extra nutrition, serve with a side of steamed vegetables. Adjust spice level as desired.