Ground Beef Lo Mein

Ingredients

For the noodles:

8 oz wide rice noodles (or lo mein noodles)

1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, for flavor)

For the beef:

1 lb ground beef

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

3 green onions, chopped

For the sauce:

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to heat preference)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

 Instructions

1. Cook the noodles:
Prepare noodles according to the package directions. Drain, toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.

2. Cook the beef:
In a large skillet or wok, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. Add aromatics:
Stir in the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Prepare the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry.

5. Combine:
Pour the sauce into the beef mixture and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly.

6. Add noodles:
Toss in the cooked noodles and green onions. Stir well to coat everything evenly in the sauce.

7. Serve:
Serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or more green onions.