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Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti

Savor Quick Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti Tonight

This Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti is a delightful fusion of flavors that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti can be swapped with udon, ramen, or rice noodles
For the Beef Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef consider ground turkey or crumbled tofu for a lighter alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce mix of light and dark can elevate the flavor
  • 2 tbsp Chili Oil adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar honey or maple syrup can be good substitutes
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar other vinegar types can work, but rice vinegar complements best
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil drizzle in at the end for maximum flavor
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped, for garnish
  • Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Brown for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
  3. Sauté Garlic and Ginger: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Create the Sauce: Add soy sauce, chili oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Combine Spaghetti and Sauce: Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce. Mix until every strand is coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Add Finishing Touches: Turn off heat and drizzle sesame oil over spaghetti. Fold in green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the spaghetti hot. Optionally drizzle with more chili oil or sesame seeds. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to your preference and feel free to add leftover vegetables for added nutrition and color.

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