Description
A comforting bowl of noodles with lean ground beef, ginger, garlic, and a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine noodles
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a fragrant finish.
- Prepare the noodles: While the beef is cooking, boil the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, letting them rest for a moment.
- Make the sauce: Carefully drain any excess fat from the beef, then stir in the brown sugar, beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re feeling a little spicy). Mix it well to create a delightful symphony of flavors.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Pour this mixture into the beef and sauce, stirring constantly. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine noodles and beef: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly in the rich sauce. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb all that wonderful flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sliced green onions. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal that makes any ordinary evening feel special!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or toppings. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg