Save
You'll get juicy ground beef, bouncy noodles, and a punchy, deep sauce all in one quick meal. This is the kind of dish you'll want when you need some cozy Asian comfort food fast for a busy weeknight.
INGREDIENTS- Sesame seeds: sprinkle on top for a bit of crunch at the end
- Red pepper flakes (optional): 1/2 tsp if you like spice, toss more if you want heat
- Green onions: chopped, about 1/4 cup, for a crisp fresh bite
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp to make everything taste a bit nutty
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced for some good aroma
- Ginger: 1 tsp minced to warm things up
- Brown sugar: use 2 tbsp for that sweet touch to balance the salt
- Hoisin sauce: 1/4 cup for some nice sweet-salty richness
- Soy sauce: pour in 1/4 cup so it all gets that deep umami flavor
- Noodles: 8 oz, spaghetti or lo mein both do the trick
- Ground beef: a pound, cooked up until nicely browned
- Step 6:
- Top with extra green onions or sesame seeds if you want, and get ready to eat. Hot is best!
- Step 5:
- Chuck your cooked noodles into the skillet, make sure every strand gets coated with that beefy sauce.
- Step 4:
- Pour in hoisin, soy sauce, and brown sugar with the beef. Let it bubble for just a few minutes until the sauce gets a bit thicker.
- Step 3:
- Throw in the garlic, ginger, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want heat. Just cook a minute or so until it really smells good.
- Step 2:
- Warm up sesame oil in a roomy pan on medium heat. Cook your ground beef there, breaking it up so it browns. If there's a lot of fat, get rid of some.
- Step 1:
- Start by boiling your noodles following the directions on the package, then drain and leave them aside for now.
- Leftovers keep well in a sealed container in the fridge, good for up to 3 days. Heat up in a pan or zap in the microwave when you're hungry again.
- Spoon it up piping hot and feel free to toss more green onions or sesame seeds over the top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Don’t have ground beef or want it lighter? Grab ground chicken or turkey instead, comes out great too.
- If spice is your thing, up the red pepper flakes or mix in some sriracha with the sauce.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- David Chang says nothing beats fresh lo mein noodles texture-wise, but if spaghetti is all you got, don't sweat it – it'll still taste awesome.
Save