Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz (225 g) noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain, toss lightly with a little sesame oil if desired, and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), and water or beef broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing until well coated in the sauce.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for chicken, pork, turkey, or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Add vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or snap peas for more nutrients.
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
- Fresh lo mein or udon noodles can be used instead of dried.
- To thicken sauce, add a cornstarch slurry while simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
