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Asian Ground Beef Noodles

Savory Asian Ground Beef Noodles for a Quick Weeknight Meal

In just 20 minutes, enjoy a bowl of Asian Ground Beef Noodles, a savory and quick dish perfect for your busy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil for extra flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce substitute with tamari or coconut aminos if needed
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger fresh is preferable
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper powder black pepper can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour use corn starch as a substitute
For the Beef
  • 250 grams ground beef or ground chicken/pork as an alternative
For the Noodles
  • 120 grams vermicelli noodles substitute with rice or angel hair pasta if desired
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons spring onion chopped; scallions are a great option
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese dark vinegar optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese chilli oil optional, omit if spice-sensitive

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Asian Ground Beef Noodles
  1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Stir in grated ginger and soy sauce. Sauté for an additional 10-15 seconds.
  3. Pour in water and add white pepper powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil and cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
  5. In a small bowl, mix corn flour with water until smooth. Stir into the simmering beef sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Toss the cooked noodles into the sauce. Serve garnished with spring onions and optional vinegar and chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, brown the beef well and use fresh ingredients. Customize with your favorite quick-cooking vegetables if desired.

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