Description
Sizzling Asian ground beef noodles deliver a symphony of flavors from China’s culinary landscape. Savory meat, tangy sauce, and tender noodles create a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
Noodles and Sauces:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein, udon, or rice noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, ensuring they’re al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and sear until deeply browned and caramelized, breaking into small crumbles.
- Introduce finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger into the wok. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatics release their fragrant essence and onions become translucent.
- Incorporate sliced bell peppers and julienned carrots. Stir-fry rapidly for 4 minutes, maintaining vegetable crispness and vibrant colors.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and optional sriracha. Swirl and blend thoroughly, creating a rich, glossy coating on the meat and vegetables.
- Gently fold in cooked noodles and fresh baby spinach or bok choy. Toss continuously until greens wilt and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Finish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil, ensuring an even coating and additional depth of flavor.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately. Optionally garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more texture in the noodle dish.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch that elevates the overall eating experience.
- Control spice levels by adjusting sriracha quantity or using mild chili sauce for those with sensitive palates while keeping the authentic Asian-inspired taste intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg