Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender ground beef sautéed with garlic and ginger, coated in a savory soy-hoisin sauce, and tossed with cooked noodles. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
Sauces and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Main Component
- 2 cups cooked noodles (such as ramen or spaghetti)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is thoroughly browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt, to infuse the beef with aromatic flavors.
- Add sauces and simmer: Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sprinkle the brown sugar over the beef mixture. Stir to combine well, then let it simmer on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and carefully toss them with the beef and sauce mixture, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated in the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, top with the chopped green onions for a fresh, mild onion burst, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
- Cooked noodles should be drained well to avoid excess moisture diluting the sauce.
- Substitute noodles with any pasta of choice, such as spaghetti or rice noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
