Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Printable)
Savory beef and vegetables in Asian-style sauce over egg noodles
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Noodles
02 - 9 ounces 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 Make It:
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 it apart, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and ginger; 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 noodles are evenly coated and heated through. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or additional green onions if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami that makes you want to lick the plate
- Everything happens in one pan, meaning maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
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- Rinsing cooked noodles with cold water is the secret to keeping them from turning into a gummy mess
- Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking because this dish comes together fast
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- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before garnishing for extra nutty flavor
- Double the sauce recipe and keep half in the fridge for a quick meal later in the week