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Sweet and Spicy Beef Noodles
Based on the Sweet and Spicy Beef Noodles from Ming Tsai's, Blue Ginger cookbook, this is flavorful beefy "stir fry" is pure comfort food. Lo-mein noodles are tossed in a rich sweet and spicy, Asian style sauce. Top with bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, fresh cilantro and green onions with a squeeze of lime for a tangy hit that ties the flavors together.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 656 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons canola oil
- 3 Thai chiles minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic finely chopped
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
- ½ pound 85/15 ground chuck
- ¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine
- ½ cup chicken stock from rotisserie chicken or low sodium store-bought
- ½ pound Lo Mein Noodles
- 1 lime zested and juiced
GARNISHES:
- Lime wedges
- bean sprout
- 1 peeled cucumber cut in julienne or grated (discard seeds)
- 1 carrot peeled and julienned or grated
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Have the exhaust vent on low to medium speed.
- Add the ginger, onion, garlic and Thai chilies and stir, sautéing the aromatics until they're tender and very fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the hoisin sauce, cook and stir for about 2 minutes, then add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef and stirring until the beef has browned.
- Stir in the fermented black beans, Shaoxing wine and chicken stock. Cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes.
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COOK THE LO-MEIN
- While the beef and sauce simmer, cook the lo-mein noodles according to the package directions. Usually 5 minutes for fresh noodles and 10-12 for dried. Drain the noodles.
ASSEMBLE THE GROUND BEEF LO MEIN
- Add the zest and juice of the lime to the beef mixture, then add the cooked lo-mein noodles and toss well to coat.
- Divide the beef noodles between the plates and top with bean sprouts, cucumber, carrots, cilantro, green onions and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Information
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
937mg
(39%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
3599IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 937mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3599IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.