30-Minute Hoisin Beef Bowls

Name: 30-Minute Hoisin Beef Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce, best quality such as Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman (use gluten-free if needed); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (see note); 5 scallions, sliced, light and dark green parts separated; Rice; Chopped cashews; Sesame seeds; Shredded veggies, such as carrots, lettuce or bell peppers