Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti Recipe
This Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti recipe combines the comforting familiarity of spaghetti with vibrant Asian flavors like soy sauce, chili oil, ginger, and sesame. Ground beef is perfectly browned and simmered with aromatic garlic and ginger, then tossed with al dente spaghetti coated in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy dish delivers a delicious fusion experience perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 225g spaghetti
- Salt, for pasta water
Beef and Sauce
- 250g ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons chili oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for cooking)
Garnish
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set the cooked spaghetti aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, chili oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat all strands evenly with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Finish and Garnish: Turn off the heat, then drizzle the sesame oil over the pasta. Sprinkle the chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds on top, tossing gently one last time to combine.
- Serve: Serve the Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti hot. Optionally, offer extra chili oil or sesame seeds on the side for added spice or texture.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- Reserve pasta water is essential if you need to thin out the sauce for better coating.
- Sesame seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor but are optional.
- This dish is quick to prepare and ideal for busy weeknight meals.
Keywords: Asian spaghetti, ground beef recipe, quick dinner, fusion pasta, spicy beef noodles
