Hoisin Beef Noodles Recipe
I first made hoisin beef noodles on a night when I needed something quick, filling, and full of flavor. I had some ground beef in the fridge, a bottle of hoisin sauce in the pantry, and some noodles that needed to be used up. I threw everything together in one pan, and in less than 30 minutes, I had a meal that tasted just as good as takeout.Now, this is one of my go-to recipes for busy nights. The savory-sweet hoisin sauce coats the tender beef and noodles perfectly, and it pairs well with just about any vegetable. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that everyone loves.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Pot for boiling noodles
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 8 ounces noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti)
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–6 minutes).
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!