Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Version)
Savory beef and fresh vegetables in Asian sauce over noodles
# 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
# Directions:
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.
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 - 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 blend flavors.
07 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
08 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or additional green onions. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce creates this perfect balance of salty, sweet, and savory that makes you want to lick the plate
- Everything happens in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your dinner
02 -
- Don't skip rinsing the noodles after cooking—this simple step prevents them from becoming a sticky, gummy mess
- Have everything chopped and measured before you start cooking, because once you begin, the process moves quickly
03 -
- Dry your noodles thoroughly after rinsing—excess water will make your sauce watery instead of glossy and clingy
- Let the skillet get nice and hot between additions to maintain that restaurant-style sear on the vegetables