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:
1. 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.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
