Ingredients
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- For the Dish:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 8 oz fresh or dried noodles (e.g., lo mein, udon, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cooking the Noodles: Boil the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. If using pre-cooked noodles, briefly rinse them under warm water to loosen.
- Preparing the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water or broth in a small bowl. Set aside. Mix cornstarch with water in a separate container for later thickening.
- Sautéing the Ground Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, and cook until browned and crumbly. Remove beef and set aside.
- Stir-Frying Vegetables and Combining Everything: In the same pan, add remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and softened. Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss in cooked noodles. Stir well and simmer until the sauce thickens. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use tamari instead of soy sauce and choose gluten-free noodles.
- Vegan alternative: Substitute ground beef with plant-based meat and replace oyster sauce with a vegan substitute like mushroom sauce.
- To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg