Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (start off with just a little and work your way up)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 8 ounces vermicelli, cooked
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion

Method

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
  • Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
  • Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Stir in ground beef.
  • Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
  • Yield: 4 servings.