Description
A simple and tasty dish combining hearty ground beef with flavorful noodles and a sweet, savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g egg noodles or your choice of noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and water or broth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired and stir to combine.
- Toss cooked noodles into the skillet and mix until noodles are well coated with the sauce and beef.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, add sliced bell peppers or broccoli to the stir-fry. Adjust sweetness and spice to your preference.