Quick and Easy Asian Minced Beef Noodles

This one-pan Quick and Easy Asian Minced Beef Noodles is an easy dish, perfect for those busy evenings.

Check out my other Easy Noodles Recipes:
Upgraded Instant Noodles (10 min)
Easy Pan Fried Noodles (15 min)
Vegetarian Yakiudon (20 min)

Background and Origins:

Inspired by the bustling streets of Asia, this stir-fry is a modern twist on traditional flavors.

Combining the simplicity of minced beef with the comfort of ramen noodles, it’s a fusion that captures the essence of quick and delightful Asian cooking.

Flavors, Textures, and Overall Taste Profile:

Picture this: savory minced beef, tender ramen noodles, and a symphony of soy sauce, mirin, and oyster sauce.

The result? A delightful dance of flavors and textures – the hearty beef, the slurp-worthy noodles, and the umami-rich sauce create a taste profile that’s both comforting and exciting.

Tips and Techniques:

1. One-Pan Wonder: Keep it easy by cooking everything in one pan. Let the beef and noodles mingle, absorbing the flavors for a hassle-free meal.
2. Ramen Charm: Cooking the ramen noodles right in the same pan as the beef ensures they soak up all the deliciousness. Plus, it cuts down on cleanup time!
3. Flavor Balancing Act: Play with the soy sauce, mirin, and oyster sauce quantities to find your perfect flavor balance. It’s all about making it suit your taste.
4. Garnish Goodness: Don’t forget the final touch! Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions for a burst of freshness and a delightful crunch.

Here’s what I used for this recipe:
(I ended up adding a cup of beansprouts)

Easy Asian Minced Beef Noodles

Make dinner exciting with this easy Asian Minced Beef Noodle Stir-Fry. Flavorful minced beef, tasty ramen noodles, and simple ingredients like soy sauce and scallions create a quick and delicious meal that everyone will love. Try it tonight for a tasty twist on your usual dinner routine!

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Minced beef
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 Onion thinly sliced
• 1 cup Beansprouts
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Mirin
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 4 packs Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 4 Scallions sliced (white and green parts separated)
• Sesame Seeds For sprinkling on top

Instructions

 

• Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  Add minced garlic, and sliced onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.

  Stir in the white parts of the sliced scallions, reserving the green parts for garnish.
• Then add minced beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula.
• Pour enough water into the pan to cover the beef and vegetables.

  Add ramen noodles and cook until the noodles are tender and most of the water is absorbed.
• Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and oyster sauce.

  Add beansprouts.

  Mix well to coat the beef, vegetables, and noodles with the flavorful sauce.
• Sprinkle the green parts of the scallions and sesame seeds over the stir-fry. Toss everything together for an even distribution of flavors.

  Enjoy!

Calories: 700kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: Beef, Easy noodles