Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles , discard seasoning (Note 1)
• 1 tsp oil
• 2 tsp sesame oil (or more oil) (Note 2)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 onion , sliced
• 200g / 7oz beef mince (ground beef) (Note 3)
• 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
• Big handful bean sprouts

SAUCE:

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 4)
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (or Hoisin, Note 5)
• 2 tsp Hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
• 1 tbsp mirin (Note 6)

GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):

• Finely sliced green onion / shallots
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

• Mix Sauce.
• Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
• Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
• Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
• Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
• Leave for 45 seconds then turn.
• Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
• Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
• Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

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