Description
Szechuan Beef Pasta is a bold, spicy, and savory noodle dish featuring ground beef, garlic, ginger, hoisin, and soy sauce. Tossed with noodles and green onions, it’s the perfect weeknight fusion meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 8 ounces vermicelli, cooked (spaghetti or rice noodles work too)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the vermicelli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onions are tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked vermicelli and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Stir in sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Mix cornstarch with cold liquid before adding to prevent lumps.
- Adjust crushed red pepper for desired spice level.
- Top with sesame seeds or extra green onions for garnish.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg