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Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti

Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti for a Quick Flavor Boost

This Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti is a vibrant, quick meal that brings a flavor explosion in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or whole wheat/gluten-free noodles
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or lamb
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or regular vegetable oil
For Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced, or dried garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger fresh grated or ginger paste
For Veggies
  • 1 cup Julienned Carrots or zucchini/bell peppers
  • 1 cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper or snap peas
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce or BBQ sauce in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or maple syrup for a healthier option
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup Water or Broth vegetable broth elevates flavor
To Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped chives work well
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional if nut-sensitive

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside in a colander.
  2. In a large skillet, pour in a tablespoon each of olive oil and sesame oil. Heat over medium heat for about 1 minute until the oils shimmer.
  3. Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the heated oils. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet, cooking it for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Stir in the julienned carrots and sliced red bell pepper, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
  6. Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and water or broth. Stir well and let simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the beef and sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable and can easily accommodate dietary preferences without losing flavor.

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