Easy Ground Beef Sesame Noodles

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dried noodles (udon, ramen, soba, lo mein, or spaghetti)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari, preferably low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (divided)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for noodles)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
• 8 ounces baby spinach (about 8 packed cups)
• Thinly sliced scallions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain and rinse well under cool water.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, chili-garlic sauce (if using), and minced garlic.
3. Cook the beef: Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds in the final minute.
4. Combine: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the spinach in a few handfuls at a time. Once the spinach is wilted, add the cooked noodles and sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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