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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Stir-Frying Vegetables and Combining Everything
- In the same pan, add remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss in the cooked noodles, stirring well.
- Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.
- Prepping in Advance: Prepare the beef and sauce ahead of time, then quickly stir-fry with noodles for a fast meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, One-Pan Meal
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Mongolian
- Diet: Gluten Free