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Asian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe

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This Asian Ground Beef Noodles recipe features tender ground beef infused with savory soy sauce, fragrant ginger, and a hint of white pepper, tossed with delicate vermicelli noodles. A quick, one-pot meal bursting with authentic Chinese flavors that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Beef and Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 250 g ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper powder (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour (corn starch)
  • 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese dark vinegar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese chili oil (optional)

Noodles

  • 120 g vermicelli noodles (adjust quantity for serving size)
  • Salt (for boiling water)
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until it is slightly browned and no longer pink.
  2. Flavor the beef: Add grated ginger and soy sauce to the beef and stir-fry for 10-15 seconds to caramelize the soy sauce and develop the flavors.
  3. Simmer the sauce: Pour in 1 cup of water and add white pepper powder. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, adding more water if it evaporates too much. This also cooks the noodles within the sauce mixture.
  4. Cook the noodles: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until al dente following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. Thicken the sauce: Mix corn flour with 1/2 cup of water until smooth. Slowly pour this slurry into the beef sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens evenly.
  6. Combine noodles and beef sauce: Toss the cooked noodles into the thickened beef sauce, ensuring the noodles are well coated.
  7. Serve and garnish: Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle chopped spring onions on top, and drizzle with Chinese dark vinegar and chili oil if desired for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Caramelizing the soy sauce with the beef brings out a richer, toasty flavor.
  • Vermicelli noodles provide a texture similar to Chinese hand-pulled noodles, but you can substitute with your preferred type of noodles.
  • Adjust the level of white pepper and chili oil to suit your spice preference.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it before mixing with noodles.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Fat, Low Lactose

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