Chili Garlic Noodles with Ground Beef
Chili Garlic Noodles with Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Noodles and Beef
- 2 portions noodles
- 1/2 pound ground beef
For the Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Aromatics and Garnish
- 4 garlic, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 green onions, stalks
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the chili garlic sauce base. In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of Gochugaru.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat the 1/4 cup of neutral oil in a small saucepan over high heat until it's very hot and just begins to smoke lightly. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot neutral oil over the Gochugaru in the bowl. Be cautious as it may sizzle. Stir well with a spoon to combine the oil and Gochugaru, creating a fragrant chili oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
To the chili oil mixture, add the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of black vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mince the 4 cloves of garlic, grate the 1 tablespoon of ginger, and thinly slice the 4 stalks of green onions. Set these aromatics aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a separate large skillet or pan, cook the 1/2 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Add the cooked noodles and the cooked ground beef to the large mixing bowl with the prepared chili garlic sauce. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles and beef are evenly coated with the sauce and aromatics. Ensure all ingredients are well distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Divide the chili garlic noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chili Garlic Noodles with Ground Beef
For the Noodles and Beef
- 2 portions noodles
- 1/2 pound ground beef
For the Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Aromatics and Garnish
- 4 garlic, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 green onions, stalks
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the chili garlic sauce base. In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of Gochugaru.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the 1/4 cup of neutral oil in a small saucepan over high heat until it's very hot and just begins to smoke lightly. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot neutral oil over the Gochugaru in the bowl. Be cautious as it may sizzle. Stir well with a spoon to combine the oil and Gochugaru, creating a fragrant chili oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
To the chili oil mixture, add the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of black vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mince the 4 cloves of garlic, grate the 1 tablespoon of ginger, and thinly slice the 4 stalks of green onions. Set these aromatics aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a separate large skillet or pan, cook the 1/2 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Add the cooked noodles and the cooked ground beef to the large mixing bowl with the prepared chili garlic sauce. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles and beef are evenly coated with the sauce and aromatics. Ensure all ingredients are well distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Divide the chili garlic noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min