Hoisin Beef Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced
1 cup beef stock
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 (450 g) package precooked chinese noodles
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups bean sprouts
2 green onions, chopped

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat; brown beef and garlic, breaking up meat with spoon, about 5 minutes. Spoon off any fat. Add mushrooms and carrots; cook over medium-high heat until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 7 minutes.
Add red pepper, stock, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce; bring to boil.
Meanwhile, gently loosen noodles under warm water; drain and add to pan. Whisk cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water; stir into pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute.
Serve topped with bean sprouts and green onion.