Stir-Fried Beef & Udon Noodles with Gai Lan & Thai Basil

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1⅛ Pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 Pound Fresh Udon Noodles
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 3 Scallions
  • 1 Bunch Gai Lan
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Bunch Thai Basil
  • 3 Tablespoons Peanuts
  • 1 1-Inch Piece Ginger
  • 1/2 Cup Hoisin Sauce

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and green tops. Cut off and discard the bottom inch of the gai lan stems; roughly chop the leaves and stems. Pick the basil leaves off the stems; discard the stems. Quarter the lime. Roughly chop the peanuts.

  2. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, frequently breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned and just cooked through. Add the garlic, ginger and white bottoms of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.

  3. Add the gai lan to the pan; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the gai lan is bright green and slightly wilted.

  4. Add the hoisin sauce, basil and ½ cup of water to the pan; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add the noodles. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the noodles are thoroughly coated. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Divide the cooked beef and noodles between 4 dishes. Garnish with the lime wedges, green tops of the scallions and peanuts. Enjoy!

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