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white bowl with chopsticks, ground beef, spaghetti, red pepper, bok choy, sliced limes and cilantro
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Asian Beef Noodles

An Asian twist on the classic Italian pasta and meat sauce, a new meal to your table in minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Asian, beef, ground beef, pasta,, vegetables
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com
Cost: $16

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta, spaghetti, rotini or your favorite shape
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4-6 mini bok choy
  • 6-8 mini red peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • optional vegetables, broccoli, celery, carrots, water chestnuts

Asian Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste, Sambal Oelek
  • 1 tablespoon chili onion crunch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon, knorr
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper flakes
  • other flavor options, dehydrated garlic slices, Asian hot mustard

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Prepare sauce in a 2-cup measuring cup for easy pouring
  • In a 4 qt deep fry pan, saute the ground beef until it reaches 135°.
  • Add the vegetables and saute until half tender (you'll want the vegetables to not be mushy, have a bite)
  • Add the cooked pasta.
  • On medium-high heat, pour on the sauce and stir until all the ingredients are well coated.
  • Garnish with black sesame seeds, additional cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.