Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Mix in Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly with the beef and sauce mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes