Description
A savory and satisfying dish of rice noodles or spaghetti paired with ground beef, garlic, ginger, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by boiling your rice noodles or spaghetti according to package instructions. I like to cook them just until al dente so they can finish absorbing flavor later in the pan. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Let them cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili flakes, cornstarch, and beef broth. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the beef beautifully.
- Toss in the shredded carrots and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet. Use tongs to gently toss everything together so the noodles soak up all that savory sauce. Cook for another minute or two, just until everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
- The combination of garlic and ginger gives the dish its signature depth.
- This meal can be served with additional chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg