Ground Beef and Noodles (Asian Style)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Ground Beef and Noodles (Asian Style)
Description
This recipe starts by preparing a sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, ginger, hoisin, fish sauce, and optional sriracha for heat, capturing layers of umami and slight sweetness. Ground beef is cooked with sesame and vegetable oils along with garlic and onion until browned. The sauce and green onions are added and simmered briefly, allowing flavors to marry.
The dish is served over a choice of noodles—such as ramen, rice, or egg noodles—and garnished optionally with more green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes. The mixture delivers tender beef with a glossy, flavorful coating and a pleasing blend of textures.
The recipe allows flexibility with protein swaps and noodle varieties. Its quick stovetop method provides a fulfilling meal with accessible ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 large white onion diced small
- 2 tsp. garlic minced, about 2 cloves
- 2 green onions chopped
- noodles choice of ramen noodles, rice noodles, egg noodles, etc
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. mirin
- 1 tsp. ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sriracha optional
Garnishes (optional)
- green onion finely sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients together for the sauce in a small bowl or mason jar.
- Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook; stirring, until fragrant, ~5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until meat is no longer pink.
- Add the sauce and green onions and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with noodles of choice. (We went with egg noodles). Garnish with more green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Ramen noodles or rice noodles can be substituted for egg noodles based on preference.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace ground beef as alternative proteins.
- Serve alongside roasted broccoli for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 650mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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