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Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti: A 20-Minute Umami-Packed Fusion Dinner

A fast and flavorful fusion dinner featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a glossy soy-chili garlic sauce with perfectly charred ground beef, fresh ginger, and vibrant scallions. Ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz Spaghetti 225g dried weight
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 450g, 85/15 or 90/10 lean
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil 30ml, like avocado or canola
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 45ml, naturally brewed
  • 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce 15g, such as Huy Fong
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger 30g, minced or grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar 12g
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Thinly sliced rings
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds White seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Ensures the best sear on the beef.
  • 1 Pasta Pot For boiling the spaghetti.

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti (225g) in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.
Sear the Beef
  1. In a hot skillet with 1 tbsp (15ml) oil, add ground beef (450g) in a flat layer. Let it sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop charred, craggy edges. Break into crumbles and finish cooking.
Sauce and Assemble
  1. Add remaining oil, minced ginger (30g), and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the soy sauce mixture, cooked noodles, and pasta water to the skillet. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until a dark, glossy coating forms.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use high heat for the beef to get the visual 'char' described.
Always save your pasta water; it is essential for the translucent sauce texture.
Keyword Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti,Soy Garlic Noodles,Spicy Beef Pasta

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