Quick Savory Asian Ground Beef Noodles
A fast and flavorful Asian-inspired ground beef noodle dish ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80% lean preferred)
- 8 oz (225 g) Asian-style noodles (fresh egg noodles or dried chow mein noodles; rice noodles for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (naturally brewed, e.g., Kikkoman)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for sweeter twist)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (3–5 minutes for fresh noodles, 7–9 minutes for dried). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until noodles are heated through and well coated with sauce.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Toss once more.
- Serve immediately: Transfer to bowls and enjoy.
Notes
Do not overcook noodles; al dente is best. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and saltiness by tasting the sauce before adding. Splash warm water or extra soy sauce if noodles seem dry when tossing. For gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles. For vegetarian, substitute ground beef with tofu or mushrooms and use vegetarian oyster or hoisin sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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