Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 0.25 cups low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 0.75 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 green onion
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Drain any excess grease.
3. 3 Return beef to skillet. Add ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin, broth, vinegar, and pepper flakes.
4. 4 Add cornstarch and cold water to a small jar with a lid. Cover and shake until combined and mixture is a thick slurry. Pour over beef mixture.
5. 5 Cook over medium-high heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in reserved spaghetti and cook 2 minutes more. Turn heat off and let sit for 1 minute.
6. 6 Sprinkle each serving with green onion and sesame seeds.

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