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Simple Asian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe Ready in Minutes

Simple Asian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe Ready in Minutes!

This Simple Asian Ground Beef Noodles recipe is a quick and customizable dish ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with crumbled tofu for vegetarian option.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Noodles Ramen or lo mein works best, spaghetti is a fine alternative.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Essential for sautéing.
Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white based on preference.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced or powdered.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions White parts for cooking, green for garnish.
Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Any variety.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Mushroom-based option for vegan diets.
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce Can be omitted.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Don't skip for authentic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup as alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions for 3-5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with sesame oil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onion, stirring for an additional minute.
  4. Toss in sliced carrots and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  5. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  6. Add cooked noodles to the skillet, pour sauce over everything, and toss to coat. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until hot.
  7. Serve hot in bowls, garnishing with green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, store noodles separately from garnishes to avoid sogginess when reheating.

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