Description
Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to dinner—Simple Asian Ground Beef Noodles! Perfect for those craving a fast, comforting meal packed with flavor, this dish checks all the boxes: it’s a quick dinner, easy recipe, and a great idea for weeknight food. With rich umami flavors, tender noodles, and that hint of garlic and soy, every bite is a satisfying slurp.
This hearty noodle stir-fry brings together juicy ground beef, colorful veggies, and a savory-sweet sauce in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, need a last-minute lunch, or want to batch-prep a delicious meal, this easy noodle bowl delivers big on taste with minimal effort. Warm, saucy, and sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds—it’s everything your soul (and stomach) needs.
Ingredients
8 oz ramen noodles (or lo mein, yakisoba, or spaghetti)
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat beef and veggies evenly.
- Add cooked noodles to skillet. Toss to combine and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner