Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces fresh udon noodles
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets
• 1 inch fresh ginger grated
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sesame oil and the beef. Season with black pepper and brown all over, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, ginger, and jalapeño, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in the soy sauce mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the noodles, basil, and green onions. Serve the noodles warm, topped with sesame seeds.