Step 1: Brown the Beef

To get started, heat your olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Once it’s hot and shimmering, add the ground beef. You’re going to want to break it up into small crumbles as it cooks, so keep stirring with a wooden spoon. This takes about 5 minutes—just enough time for the beef to turn a nice brown color.

Tip: If your beef is a little fatty, drain some of the excess fat before continuing. We want the beef to be flavorful, but we don’t need all that grease in the sauce.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

Once the beef is browned, it’s time to make the sticky sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger powder. You can use fresh ginger if you have it—just grate it finely and add it to the mix.

Tip: Taste the sauce as you go—if you like a sweeter sauce, add a little more brown sugar. For a saltier kick, add a bit more soy sauce. That’s the beauty of this recipe; it’s flexible to your taste!

Step 3: Add the Noodles

Now comes the fun part! Stir in your noodles and pour in the beef broth. The noodles should be covered with liquid, but not swimming in it. If needed, add a little extra broth or water to make sure the noodles have enough to cook.

Tip: If you’re using fresh noodles, they’ll cook faster than dry noodles. Keep an eye on them, and give them a little stir every now and then to make sure they don’t stick.

Step 4: Simmer and Thicken the Sauce

Once your noodles are in, reduce the heat to medium-low and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The noodles will soak up all that delicious sauce, and the broth will reduce down to a sticky, flavorful glaze. This is where the magic happens!

Tip: If the sauce is too thin for your liking, dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the pan. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Add the Sesame Oil

Once the noodles are cooked and the sauce is nice and sticky, stir in the sesame oil. This adds a fragrant, nutty aroma that makes the dish truly unforgettable.

Tip: Don’t skip the sesame oil—it really pulls everything together!

Step 6: Serve and Garnish

Now for the fun part: plating! Serve the noodles in bowls, and don’t forget to garnish with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds for that extra touch of flavor and crunch.