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Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

A delicious fusion of flavors, this Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti combines savory ground beef with a rich sauce, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • wok
  • mixing bowl
  • frying pan
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup onion, sliced
  • ½ ounce fresh ginger, grated 1 inch knob
  • 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 Steps

  • 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 traditional recipe from my great-grandmother, an homage to her culinary legacy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword asian, beef, dinner, spaghetti, wok
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