A delicious way to put that ground beef to good use! These hoisin beef noodles come together in just 20 minutes. They’re quick, satisfying, and totally customizable with whatever you’ve got in the fridge.
Quick hoisin ground beef noodles
Get ready to take your weeknight dinner up a notch! This tasty noodle recipe is made with tender ground beef tossed with glossy udon noodles and a thick, flavorful sauce. Packed with garlic and greens, it’s bold, satisfying, and seriously better than takeout—plus, healthier too.
Everyone loves a fast, budget-friendly meal that’s low effort but full of flavor. And if you’ve tried my hoisin pork belly, you already know how much I love cooking with hoisin sauce—it never disappoints!
Let me guide you through the recipe with my step-by-step VIDEO or follow along over on YouTube!
Here’re the details
Ingredients
- Udon noodles – you can also use egg noodles, ramen noodles, rice noodles, spaghetti or swap out for rice
- Ground beef – you can use other types of ground meat such as chicken or pork
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic – you can easily use up to 6 cloves
- Scallions – onions are a great substitute
- Bok choy
Ingredient for hoisin sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Cornstarch
What is hoisin sauce?
Hoisin sauce is a rich, thick sauce that’s sweet, salty, and just a little bit smoky—it adds instant depth to anything you cook. Made from fermented soybeans, garlic, chili, and spices like fennel, it’s a staple in Chinese cuisine and often used in stir-fries, glazes, and marinades.
I love it because it’s the kind of ingredient that does all the heavy lifting—just a spoonful adds so much flavor. If you’ve never cooked with it before, this hoisin beef noodle recipe is the perfect place to start.
Can I add more veggies?
Absolutely! This recipe is super flexible. Add whatever you have on hand—bell pepper, Chinese cabbage, grated carrots, snow peas, or broccoli all work well.
Storing tips
- Make ahead: While this dish is best enjoyed fresh, you can make it up to 1 day ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Fridge: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm the noodles in a skillet over medium heat, toss until heated through.
- Freezer: Place cooled noodles in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Hoisin Beef Noodles
Ingredients
- 10 ounces noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves - minced
- 5 scallions - chopped
- 1 bok choy - chopped
Hoisin sauce
- 6 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Mince the garlic cloves, chop the scallions and bok choy.
- Prepare the sauce by combining hoisin sauce with cornstarch, water, soy sauce and rice vinegar.
- Add noodles to a pot with boiling water and cook according to package directions. When ready, drain and run under cold water.
- Heat oil over medium high in a large skillet or a wok. Add ground beef and break up into pieces. Cook until no longer pink, but don't brown it until crispy.
- Add garlic and scallions, cook for 1 minute. Stir in bok choy, then pour in the prepared sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Toss in noodles and simmer for 1 minute. Serve immediately!
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