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Sesame Ground Beef Noodles

Savory-sweet sesame noodles with browned beef, ginger, garlic, and green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 452
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g noodles or spaghetti
  • 1 lb 454 g lean ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup 80 ml water
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Whisk soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water, then add to the skillet.
  4. Simmer for 2 minutes until glossy. Add noodles and toss until coated. Finish with green onions.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.