Effortless Asian Beef Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 ounces of noodles, like spaghetti or linguine.
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1 pound of ground beef, very lean.
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4 tablespoons of hoisin sauce.
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1/2 cup of soy sauce, low-sodium variety.
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1/2 cup of beef stock.
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6 minced garlic cloves.
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4 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh ginger.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes if you'd like a kick.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
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2 tablespoons of water.
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4 medium green onions, sliced thin.
# Instructions:
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Heat up a skillet and cook the beef till browned.
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Stir in ginger and garlic for the last couple of minutes. Break the meat into smaller pieces.
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Boil noodles separately, skip adding salt to the water.
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Get rid of any fat from the beef and put it back on the stove.
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Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, beef stock, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and brown sugar to the beef.
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Mix water with cornstarch and combine it with the beef. Stir until it thickens.
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Stir in the cooked noodles until coated. Let it sit briefly so the noodles soak up the flavors.
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Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
# Notes:
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Done in just 30 minutes.
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Cut back the sugar if you like it less sweet.
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Use reduced-sodium ingredients to keep it lighter.
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Toss in some vegetables for extra texture.