This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with a rich, spicy-sweet hoisin sauce, tossed over springy vermicelli noodles. The flavor profile is deeply savory with a kick of heat from crushed red pepper and aromatic notes from fresh ginger and garlic. It’s a quick, comforting meal that brings authentic Chinese-American takeout flavors to your home kitchen. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. The combination of crisp green onions, tender onions, and thickened sauce creates a satisfying texture and balanced taste in every bite.
Shanghai Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce
Description
This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with a rich, spicy-sweet hoisin sauce, tossed over springy vermicelli noodles. The flavor profile is deeply savory with a kick of heat from crushed red pepper and aromatic notes from fresh ginger and garlic. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, comforting meal that brings authentic Chinese-American takeout flavors to your home kitchen. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. The combination of crisp green onions, tender onions, and thickened sauce creates a satisfying texture and balanced taste in every bite.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook vermicelli noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
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Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
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Add vegetable oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 seconds until fragrant.
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Add chopped onion and stir-fry until the onion becomes transparent and slightly softened.
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Crumble in the ground beef and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, until the meat is browned and cooked through.
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In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and dry sherry (or additional beef broth).
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Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and onions. Stir to combine evenly.
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Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking.
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In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth.
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Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering beef sauce. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Place the cooked vermicelli noodles in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss gently to coat.
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Pour the spicy beef sauce over the noodles. Toss gently to combine everything evenly.
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Serve immediately, topped with sliced green onions for freshness and color.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 99.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.2g18%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Hoisin sauce is a sweet, thick condiment made from fermented soybeans. It can typically be found in the Asian or Oriental section of most supermarkets.
For a vegan version, substitute ground beef with a plant-based ground meat alternative or crumbled tofu, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Ensure the hoisin sauce used is vegan-friendly.
If you cannot find dry sherry, you can substitute it with a little more beef broth or a splash of rice vinegar for acidity.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
