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Hoisin Beef Noodles

25 minutes
4.34 from 33 votes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
08.30.20

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Hoisin Beef Noodles – Let’s find a more fun way to use up that ground beef in your fridge! This recipe is made with an easy sauce, tender ramen noodles, crunchy veggies, and lots of beef. Check out my easy-to-follow instructions plus all the amazing ways you can customize this recipe to fit the ingredients you have at home!

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This is the type of recipe born out of the ingredients I need to purge from my fridge. The first inspiration? That package of ground beef. I usually go for a simple bolognese or meatballs with this ingredient. Today I felt inspired to challenge myself and try something different to share with you. Dinner can still be easy, fast, while offering up a much needed change.

The sauce is created from a classic selection of Asian-inspired ingredients that I always keep on hand! You might not use ingredients like dark soy sauce or oyster sauce on a regular basis, but, trust me, you’ll want to after trying this recipe out. It’s a great balance of sweet, salty, and aroma that will make any stir fry feel like it’s straight from a restaurant.

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Ingredients

Keep scrolling down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions, or click the Jump To Recipe button at the top.

  • Olive oil – You can use some extra sesame oil here if you’d like.
  • Ground beef – I used extra-lean.
  • Onion – White or yellow onion to sauté and green onion for garnish.
  • Garlic – As much or little as you like.
  • Greens – I used bok choy, but Napa cabbage works too, or kale, spinach, whatever you have in your fridge.
  • Carrot – Julienned or shredded.
  • Noodles – I used ramen noodles. Other Asian styles such as udon, rice noodles, glass noodles, or soba will work.
  • Oyster sauce – Use equal parts dark soy sauce and hoisin as a substitute instead of oyster sauce.
  • Hoisin – Use oyster sauce with a small scoop of brown sugar or honey as a substitute for hoisin.
  • Dark soy sauce – Regular soy sauce will work if that’s what you have handy. I prefer to use a bit of dark soy sauce to give the noodles a little darker color.
  • Sesame oil – Regular or toasted.
  • Vinegar – I used rice vinegar. Regular white vinegar will work too.
  • Sesame seeds – For garnish.
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How to make hoisin beef noodles

  1. Cook Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and spread it out in the pan. Let it cook without touching it for at least 5 minutes or until all the meat juice has evaporated and there’s a char on the bottom. Using a spatula flip the charred beef and toss it around.
  3. Add veggies: Add the onion to the wok and cook for another minute, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the bok choy and carrot and cook for another minute or until the carrot wilts just a bit. Turn off the heat.
  4. Stir in noodles and sauces: Add the noodles to the wok then add the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil to the wok and toss until everything is well combined.
  5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and serve.
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Can I use other types of meat?

When I wrote this recipe, I waned it make it as forgiving as possible to give you all the wiggle room you need depending on what’s in your fridge. You can use other types of ground meat such as chicken, turkey, or pork.

You can also thinly slice some chicken breast, steak, pork loin, or cube up tofu! The options are endless here.

The best stir fry veggies

As well as being forgiving with the type of meat you use in these noodles, the types of veggies you can use are also vast! Clean the fridge out and enjoy every bite!

  • Bell peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Napa cabbage
  • Snow peas
  • Celery
  • Baby corn
  • Broccoli
  • Bean sprouts
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Leftovers

Transfer the hoisin beef noodles to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, use either the microwave or the stovetop. Add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat. Toss, using a splash of water if needed, until heated through.

I don’t suggest freezing this recipe. The combination of noodles and bok choy will become a bit soggy and softer after freezing and thawing.

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Did you love this easy stir fry? Try these:

  • Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles
  • Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
  • Hoisin Chicken Udon Noodles
  • Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry
  • Pad See Ew
  • Tofu Drunken Noodles
  • Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms
  • Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Hoisin Beef Noodles

4.34 from 33 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Hoisin Beef Noodles – Let's find a more fun way to use up that ground beef in your fridge! This recipe is made with an easy sauce, tender ramen noodles, crunchy veggies, and lots of beef. Check out my easy-to-follow instructions plus all the amazing ways you can customize this recipe to fit the ingredients you have at home!

Equipment

  • 14-inch Wok

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bok choy shredded
  • 9 oz ramen noodles
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 large carrot shredded or sliced thin
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Instructions

  • Cook Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and spread it out in the pan. Let it cook without touching it for at least 5 minutes or until all the meat juice has evaporated and there's a char on the bottom. Using a spatula flip the charred beef and toss it around.
  • Add veggies: Add the onion to the wok and cook for another minute, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the bok choy and carrot and cook for another minute or until the carrot wilts just a bit. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir in noodles and sauces: Add the noodles to the wok then add the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil to the wok and toss until everything is well combined.
  • Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and serve.

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Recipe Notes

  1. Transfer the hoisin beef noodles to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, use either the microwave or the stovetop. Add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat. Toss, using a splash of water if needed, until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 649kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Cholesterol: 74mg (25%)Sodium: 2027mg (88%)Potassium: 694mg (20%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 3879IU (78%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 123mg (12%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:Asian
Keyword:hoisin beef noodles
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  1. Gloria Allegresse says

    February 6, 2021 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    Thumbs up. Just tried the recipe and it turned out absolutely delicious. It was very easy to make.

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    4 stars
    This turned out well! I added broccoli and liked it. Next time I’m adding red pepper flakes to add some spice- it has good flavor but want to kick it up a notch.

    Reply
  3. Maureen Medhurst says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    Cooked this last night for dinner with our twin 6 grandsons, & it got the double thumbs up. Obviously it was a hit with them. Thanks

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 20, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      I’m so happy to hear this!

      Reply
  4. EKC says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    This was DELICIOUS! My whole family loved it. I used ground venison because we have a freezer full of it. I didn’t have oyster sauce, so i used a few splashes of fish sauce. I also added cabbage. I used Japanese Ramen noodles. I will definitely make this again! THank you!

    Reply
    • jo says

      October 20, 2020 at 9:27 am

      I’m so happy to hear this!!

      Reply
  5. George Baker says

    September 3, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Changed it up with left-over bbq pulled pork, snow peas, broccoli and frozen peas, instead of the bok choy. Kept the garlic (added to it, even), carrot, onion, scallion, peanuts and sauces. Methinks would also be great with savoy cabbage.

    Really turned out well, but I think it was the bbq that really sent this dish into orbit….. Overall this dish is a great vehicle to use up whatever is sitting in the veg drawer…. Huge hit in the household….

    Reply
  6. J T says

    September 3, 2020 at 8:39 am

    This recipe was awesome! I have enjoyed learning to cook with hoisin sauce and oyster sauce, it gives beef a rich flavor. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Christine Crosby says

    September 3, 2020 at 6:48 am

    This was the easiest recipe to make and my family went crazy over it!
    Thank you Jo!!!

    Reply
  8. Judy says

    August 31, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    This was quite good. I reduced the sesame oil to 1 TBSP as I personally find it strong and added ginger, simbal olek for some added kick.

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 31, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      Sambal olek is the best!!

      Reply
  9. Lynne Smith says

    August 31, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Is there a substitute for oyster sauce for someone who is allergic to most seafood?

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      Use equal parts dark soy sauce and hoisin as a substitute instead of oyster sauce. You could also just substitute it with soy sauce or sweet soy sauce.

      Reply
      • Lynne Smith says

        August 31, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks so much for the quick response! I really enjoy your recipes!

  10. janice tkach says

    August 31, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Hello Jo, love your recipes, they really suit my family. quick question about your Hoision noodles, my Husband does not like sesame oil at all, will it missed much if I skip?+

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 31, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Wow blasphemy, sesame oil has such a nice nutty flavor. 🙂 You can just use olive oil. 🙂 Hope you guys like it!

      Reply
    • rhonda says

      November 28, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      I used olive oil and it turned out fantastic! My hubby does not like sesame oil either.

      Reply

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