Description
A comforting dish of ground beef and tender noodles coated in a savory-sweet sauce, 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
- 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
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture into the pan with the beef and stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan. Stir and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking and consider adding vegetables for extra color and nutrition.
