Cooking Steps

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 1 minute less than package instructions. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, Asian chili-garlic sauce if using, and minced garlic together in a bowl.
• Drain the noodles and rinse well under cool water. Let sit in the strainer.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat remaining tablespoon of toasted sesame oil in the skillet. Add sliced cabbage and onion. Cook until the bottom is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and cook until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Reduce heat to medium. Return beef and juices to skillet. Add noodles and the sauce. Cook, tossing regularly, until heated through, about 1 minute. Garnish with scallions if desired.