Description
A quick and savory stir-fry dish featuring ground beef and egg noodles, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, cut into strips (any color)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles in a large pot according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, cooking thoroughly for about 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, beef broth, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained egg noodles to the skillet, gently tossing to coat in the sauce. Heat through for another minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the level of crushed red pepper according to your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg