Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Printable)
Savory noodles with ground beef and vegetables in an Asian-style sauce, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Noodles
02 - 9 oz dried egg noodles or ramen noodles
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, sliced
06 - 2 cups shredded cabbage
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 - 1/4 cup water
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro or green onion, chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside for later use.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Heat large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking apart with spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Add carrot, bell pepper, and cabbage to skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
06 - Pour prepared sauce over beef and vegetables. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
07 - Add cooked noodles to skillet. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated with sauce and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or additional green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan in about 20 minutes, so weeknight dinner feels like a treat instead of a chore
- The sauce hits every craving at once—salty, sweet, and just a tiny bit spicy
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- Rinsing cooked noodles with cold water is the secret to keeping them from turning into a gummy mess
- The sauce thickens quickly in the pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
03 -
- Prep every single ingredient before you turn on the stove—this recipe moves fast once you start cooking
- Taste the sauce before you add it to the pan and adjust the heat level with red pepper flakes