Asian Ground Beef Noodles (Print Format)
One-pot dish of savory beef and vermicelli noodles with soy sauce and ginger, ready in just 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
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2 tbsp naturally brewed soy sauce
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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1/4 tsp white pepper powder
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1 cup water
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6 oz vermicelli noodles
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2 tbsp chopped spring onion (white and green parts)
→ Thickening Slurry
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1 tbsp corn flour
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1/2 cup cold water
→ Optional Additions
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1 tsp Chinese dark vinegar
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1 tsp Chinese chili oil
# Steps:
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3–4 minutes until partially browned but still slightly pink.
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Stir in grated ginger and soy sauce, cooking for 10–15 seconds to release fragrance. Add water and white pepper powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
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Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook vermicelli noodles until al dente, about 3–5 minutes. Drain immediately and set aside.
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Mix corn flour with cold water until dissolved. Stir slurry into beef mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Add cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with chopped spring onion and drizzle with Chinese dark vinegar and chili oil if desired.
# Tips:
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Reserve some pasta water before draining to thin sauce if needed.
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Rest the dish for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to absorb.
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White pepper offers an earthy heat that enhances Asian flavors.