CHINESE RECIPES:Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

SERVINGS 4UNITS

1lb ground beef

1 1⁄2cups chopped onions

2teaspoons minced garlic

1 1⁄2teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1⁄2-1 1⁄2teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (start off with just a little and work your way up)

2tablespoons sesame oil

2tablespoons cornstarch

3⁄4cup beef broth

1⁄3cup hoisin sauce

2tablespoons soy sauce

8ounces vermicelli, cooked

1⁄2cup sliced green onion

DIRECTIONS:

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