Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Printable)
Savory beef and egg noodles with crisp vegetables in aromatic Asian sauce.
# What You'll 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside for later assembly.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Add julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and shredded cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Let simmer for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together using tongs or a spatula until noodles are evenly coated with sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or additional green onions. Serve hot while noodles retain their texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce hits every flavor note salty, sweet, and umami rich in perfect balance
- Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost non existent
02 -
- Rinsing the noodles with cold water after cooking keeps them from clumping together
- Letting the beef brown properly instead of steaming it makes a huge difference in flavor
03 -
- Prep all your vegetables before turning on the stove once cooking starts, it moves fast
- Warm your serving bowls in the oven so the noodles stay hot longer at the table