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Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

A delicious fusion dish combining spaghetti with ground beef and savory sauces inspired by traditional Asian flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ onion sliced
  • ½ ounce fresh ginger 1 inch knob, grated
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks green onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cool water
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Marinade

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ShaoHsing wine
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add ground beef and marinade ingredients. Hand mix until ingredients are incorporated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan on medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil. Add ground beef and stir fry until cooked through. Push the meat to the sides and let the liquid burn off.
  • Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir all the ingredients together.
  • Push the meat mixture to the sides and add the sauce. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cool water to make a slurry. Once the sauce is bubbling, stir in the slurry and cook until the sauce starts to simmer and thicken.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti and combine well. Turn off the heat. Add the green onion and cilantro. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss.

Notes

This dish is inspired by a family recipe and elevated with Asian flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asian, beef, dinner, spaghetti, wok
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