Garlic Noodles With Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp fish sauce
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1-2 tsp Sriracha
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 16 oz. spaghetti
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• Sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a bowl (microwave for about 20 seconds) then add the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and Sriracha. Stir to combine, then set the sauce aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain the spaghetti in a colander, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
3. While the spaghetti is cooking, begin the beef and broccoli. Add the remaining tablespoon butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, continue to cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes).
4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the browned beef and continue to cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes more, or until the garlic has softened slightly.
5. Add the broccoli and sauce to the skillet. Continue to sauté over medium heat just until the broccoli is tender.
6. Finally, add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet with the beef and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir until everything is combined, coated in sauce, and heated through.
7. Serve in bowls topped with sesame seeds and more Sriracha if you like. Enjoy!