Classic Chicken Chow Mein

Classic Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
• 1 Bell Pepper, sliced
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 Onion, sliced
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated
• 3/4 cup Carrots, matchstick-cut
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets, diced
• 3 packages Instant Ramen Noodles (discard seasoning packets)

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/3-1/2 cup Chicken Broth
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tsp Sriracha Sauce (or to taste)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Lean Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove cooked beef from the skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, grated ginger, and finely chopped garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cornstarch, light soy sauce, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha sauce until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Add matchstick-cut carrots and diced broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5. Cook the Noodles: Meanwhile, cook instant ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. Assemble the Chow Mein: Add cooked noodles to the skillet with beef and vegetables. Pour prepared sauce over the mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer Chicken Chow Mein to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.