Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Printable Version)
Savory noodles with ground beef, crisp vegetables, and Asian-inspired sauce ready in 35 minutes.
# What You 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
# Method:
01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse briefly with cold water, and set aside.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add carrot, bell pepper, and cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
06 - Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well. Simmer for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Add cooked noodles and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or green onions. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tricks:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between salty, sweet, and slightly spicy that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, because stir-frying happens fast once the heat is on
- Rinsing the noodles after cooking is crucial, otherwise they will continue cooking and become mushy
03 -
- Preheat your pan until it is smoking slightly before adding oil for the best sear on the beef
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free without sacrificing flavor