Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti
A delightful Asian-inspired spaghetti dish featuring savory ground beef and vermicelli noodles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 0.55 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons white pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons corn flour
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped
- 4.2 ounces vermicelli
- 2 tablespoons Chinese dark vinegar optional
- 2 tablespoons Chinese chili oil optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is slightly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the grated ginger and soy sauce, and stir-fry for about 10-15 seconds. Add 1 cup of water and the white pepper powder. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 10 minutes. If the mixture looks too thick, feel free to add more water as needed.
- While the beef is simmering, cook the vermicelli in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Once cooked to al dente, strain and set aside. A helpful tip: rinse the vermicelli under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a small bowl, mix the corn flour with 1/2 cup of water. Pour this mixture into the beef sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens evenly. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked vermicelli to the beef sauce, tossing gently to combine. Serve the dish hot, topped with chopped spring onions. For an extra flavor boost, consider drizzling with Chinese dark vinegar and chili oil.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas.