Asian-Style Beef and Vegetable Noodles Recipe
A flavorful Asian-style beef and vegetable noodle dish featuring lean ground beef, crunchy celery, red onions, and matchstick carrots, all tossed with thin spaghetti noodles and a savory soy-based sauce. This quick and easy stir-fry-style meal offers a perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and noodles with aromatic sesame oil and rice wine for an authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 8 oz. lean ground beef
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ¼ cup matchstick carrots
Noodles
- 8 oz. thin spaghetti noodles
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice cooking wine
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the thin spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Brown Beef: Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, chopped celery, thinly sliced red onion, and matchstick carrots to the skillet with the beef. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Combine Noodles: Add the cooked spaghetti noodles into the skillet. Stir well to thoroughly combine the noodles with the beef and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the sesame oil, rice cooking wine, and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Pour this finishing sauce evenly over the skillet contents.
- Final Simmer: Stir everything together well to coat all ingredients with the sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about one minute to meld flavors before serving hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease and keep the dish lighter.
- Spaghetti noodles work well, but you can substitute with Asian wheat noodles or rice noodles for variation.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for preferred saltiness.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or a dash of Sriracha during the sauté step.
- Ensure not to overcook vegetables; they should remain slightly crisp for best texture.
Keywords: Asian beef noodles, stir-fry noodles, vegetable beef stir-fry, sesame oil noodles, easy Asian dinner
