Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz noodles (linguine, spaghetti, lo mein, or rice noodles)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for slurry)
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water and cook noodles per package instructions. Slightly undercook as they’ll finish cooking in sauce.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add minced garlic and ginger during the last minute. Drain excess fat if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add sauce to the beef. Bring to a simmer. If using, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Drain noodles and add to the skillet. Toss to combine with beef and sauce. Let sit for 1 minute to absorb flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Try different noodles like udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or substituting with honey or maple syrup.
- For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
