Quick Ramen Noodles with Bok Choy and Ground Beef

Ingredients:

• 450 g lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp chopped peeled ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups chopped shiitake mushroom caps (about 170 g)
• 4 bunches small bok choy, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces
• 4 x 85g packages of instant noodles (preferably spicy), leaving only 1 seasoning packet
• 1 Fresno chili, seeded and thinly sliced ​​lengthwise

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, green onions, half the ginger and garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef mixture and cook, breaking up the ground beef, until darkened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the remaining ginger and garlic and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the bok choy and noodles along with the seasoning packet. Cover and cook, stirring once, until the bok choy is wilted and the noodles are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the meat mixture to the pan and stir. Top each serving with the ginger-garlic mixture and chopped chili pepper.