1Add a pound of ground beef to a hot pan and break it up, then brown it.
2Add five minced garlic cloves and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
3Add a quarter cup of beef broth, one-third cup of brown sugar, one-third cup of coconut aminos, three tablespoons of hoisin sauce, a quarter teaspoon of ginger, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
4Stir until all combined, ensuring it is not watery.
5Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together two tablespoons of cold water and one tablespoon of cornstarch.
6Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir well, bringing it to a boil.
7Prepare the chow mein noodles per package instructions.
8Once the sauce is thick and noodles are ready, add the noodles to the pan and stir until coated.
9Add some noodle water.
10Sprinkle green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top.