September 22, 2026

Dan Dan Noodles

Serves: 6 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 mi

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef or Bison
  • ⅓ Cup + 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ Cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ Cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. peanut butter or tahini
  • 2½ Cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 8 oz. egg noodles or rice noodles
  • 2 Cups mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.     

Directions:

  1. Heat ⅓ cup sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until fragrant. Carefully transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, peanut butter or tahini and ⅓ cup water until smooth.
  3. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. Add the chicken broth and half of the prepared sauce to the same pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir in the spinach. Keep warm over low heat.
  5. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Ground Beef or Bison and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces as it browns.
  6. Add the mushrooms and shallot. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce into the skillet and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, until thickened and caramelized. Stir in 2–4 Tbsp. of the prepared chili oil, depending on your preferred level of heat.
  8. Divide the broth between serving bowls and add the noodles. Top with the crispy beef mixture, green onions and additional chili oil, if desired.
  9. Serve immediately.
Written by info tangen draw