Dan Dan noodle (easy version)

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium size pan or skillet, heat the oil, medium-high heat, and when hot add the ground beef and cook until done, chopping into smaller pieces as you cook it.
2. 2
   Remove cooked beef to a bowl with paper towels.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion and cook, stirring a little, until translucent.
4. 4
   Scrap up any of the beef bits left in the pan, into the onions as it cooks
5. 5
   Add the garlic and ginger, stir for about 2 minutes
6. 6
   Add the stock (or water), soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and peanut butter.
7. 7
   Add your spicy ingredient of choice, but only one, I just listed a variety so you knew it wasn't all that difficult.
8. 8
   My preference is the gochujang, but you can't always get that.
9. 9
   Add your cooked beef back in, stir to mix well.
10. 10
    Bring up to a simmer.
11. 11
    Cook your noodles to al-dente, our just under done, not soft.
12. 12
    I prefer a whole grain noodle, and something like spaghetti or linguini sized
13. 13
    Cook your beef mixture until it is the thickness you desire.
14. 14
    I like a gravy/sauce thickness myself.
15. 15
    Drain your noodles when done, add a little butter or oil so they don't stick together
16. 16
    Add the noodles to individual bowls, add the beef mixture on top, garnish and serve