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Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti

Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti: Quick Comfort in Every Bite

This Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti is a quick, rich, and savory fusion dish that satisfies with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spaghetti
  • 8 ounces spaghetti can be swapped for udon, ramen, or gluten-free noodles
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef can replace with ground turkey, chicken, pork, tofu, or tempeh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce can mix with dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar balances heat
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar adds acidity
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil add at end for aroma
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional sprinkle
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking beef

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up and cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, chili oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with sauce, mixing well. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
  6. Remove from heat, drizzle sesame oil, toss, and serve warm topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add extra vegetables as desired to increase nutrition and enhance flavors.

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