Description
These Simple Asian Ground Beef Noodles are a fast and flavorful dinner you can whip up in 30 minutes or less. Juicy ground beef, slurp-worthy noodles, and a garlicky soy-based sauce come together with a hint of sweetness and crunch from fresh veggies. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz ramen noodles (or noodles of choice)
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
5. Add diced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
7. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Rinse noodles after boiling to prevent clumping and overcooking.
Don’t skip the sesame oil—it adds that essential toasty finish.
To save time, prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef noodles, quick dinner, 30-minute meal