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Shanghai Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 99.5
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;€™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.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil -- or peanut
  • 1/4 cups Soy sauce
Directions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
  3. 3
    Add vegetable oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add chopped onion and stir-fry until the onion becomes transparent and slightly softened.
  5. 5
    Crumble in the ground beef and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and dry sherry (or additional beef broth).
  7. 7
    Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and onions. Stir to combine evenly.
  8. 8
    Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking.
  9. 9
    In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  10. 10
    Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering beef sauce. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  11. 11
    Place the cooked vermicelli noodles in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss gently to coat.
  12. 12
    Pour the spicy beef sauce over the noodles. Toss gently to combine everything evenly.
  13. 13
    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.

Keywords: shanghai noodles, spicy beef, hoisin sauce, vermicelli, stir fry, chinese beef, quick dinner, garlic ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground beef recipe, asian noodles, easy weeknight meal, spicy sauce, beef stir fry, noodle bowl
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