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Asian Ground Beef Noodles

Savory Asian Ground Beef Noodles for Quick Dinner Bliss

Enjoy flavorful Asian Ground Beef Noodles, a quick and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons oil Use vegetable or sesame oil.
  • 1 pound ground beef Substitutable with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce For gluten-free, use tamari.
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger Fresh ginger preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder Substitute with black pepper if needed.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour (corn starch) Alternatives include potato starch.
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese dark vinegar Optional, substitute with balsamic vinegar if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil Optional; adjust based on spice tolerance.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces vermicelli noodles Can substitute with thin rice noodles.
For Garnish
  • 1 spring onion chopped Chives can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • pot
  • spatula
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Stir in grated ginger and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 10-15 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in water and sprinkle in white pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
  4. In a pot, boil salted water and cook vermicelli noodles for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. Mix corn flour with water until smooth, then stir into the beef sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the beef mixture, tossing to combine and heat through for another minute.
  7. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped spring onions. Optionally drizzle with dark vinegar and chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to preference and ensure not to burn the soy sauce while cooking.

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