Description
A comforting bowl of noodles enveloped in a luscious, savory sauce with rich ground beef, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (≈ 450 g)
- 8–10 oz noodles (rice noodles, lo mein, or spaghetti) (≈ 225–285 g)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth (or water)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with cold water as slurry)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil and ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring quickly for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and beef broth. Add brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with a splash of cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering sauce for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the sauce and meat. Heat through for another minute or two.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider adding seasonal vegetables or swapping half the beef for chopped mushrooms or tofu for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg