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In this recipe, we’re making an easy stir-fry inspired by a range of Asian cuisines. We’re cooking beef and gai lan (or Chinese broccoli, a bittersweet leafy green) in hoisin sauce, a Chinese condiment used much like American barbecue sauce. And we’re mixing in Thai basil to infuse the dish with deeply herbaceous flavor. Finally, Japanese udon noodles offer extra heartiness and distinctively chewy texture. They can simply be added to the pan in the last few minutes of stir-frying—no boiling necessary. You’ll get delectable results in no time!
Get PlansWash 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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