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Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti Recipe

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This Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti offers a flavorful fusion of classic Italian pasta with vibrant Asian seasonings. Ground beef is sautéed with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a savory sauce of soy, chili oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with sesame oil, green onions, and optional sesame seeds, this quick 30-minute dish delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Spaghetti

  • 225g spaghetti
  • Salt, for pasta water

Ground Beef 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)
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 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 the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
  2. Brown the ground beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the neutral cooking oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Sauté garlic and ginger: Reduce heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  4. Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the soy sauce, chili oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Toss with spaghetti: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat every strand in the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  6. Finish with sesame oil and toppings: Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the pasta. Add the chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds, then toss again to combine.
  7. Serve: Serve the Asian-Style Ground Beef Spaghetti hot. Optionally, add extra chili oil or sesame seeds as desired for additional flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Adjust chili oil quantity based on your heat preference.
  • Reserve pasta water helps to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground pork or turkey for variation.
  • For gluten-free options, use gluten-free soy sauce and pasta.
  • Adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can increase nutrition and texture.

Keywords: Asian spaghetti, ground beef pasta, spicy beef spaghetti, quick dinner recipe, Asian fusion pasta

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