Asian Ground Beef Noodles (2024)

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Written by Lei Updated on January 20, 2024

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Bored of the red tomato sauce pasta? Mix up your meals with these Asian ground beef noodles. It is loaded with Asian flavors, ginger, soy sauce, spring onion and Chinese dark vinegar, etc. This a quick yet satisfying one-pot meal recipe to simplify your weeknights.

How do you make these ground beef noodles?

The ground beef is pan-fried to bring out the flavor and then seasoned with soy sauce, grated ginger, and white pepper powder. Corn flour is to thicken the sauce. And add some drops of Chinese dark vinegar and chilli oil to your plate, it is a taste of heaven! 🙂

Recipe notes:

Add the soy sauce to the pan-fried beef and stir fry for 10 seconds to caramelize the soy sauce and bring out the toasty and sweet flavors.
I found the Vermicelli pasta has a similar texture to the Chinese hand-pulled noodles. But you can use any noodles for this recipe.

FAQs:

Q: What is white pepper powder?

A: White pepper is the extract of Piper nigrum, a berry in the peppercorn family that grows in India and Sri Lanka. The black peppercorns come from the same plant but are picked early before ripening, producing a slightly less aromatic and more delicate flavour. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine for a clean and light spiciness without being too overwhelming. Yes, you can replace the white pepper powder with black pepper powder in this recipe.

Q: Is corn flour the same as corn starch?

A: Yes, in this recipe the corn flour is the corn starch. It is for thickening the sauce.

Q: What is Chinese black vinegar?

A: Chinese black vinegar is made from glutinous rice, sweet rice, and wheat. Several varieties of Chinese black vinegar are available on the market, which vary in color and flavor. We usually use the yellow label one called ZhenJiang vinegar.

Q: Where can I get the Chinese chili oil?

A: You can make chili oil at home. For ready-made ones, Laoganma Chilli Oil is widely available in Chinese grocery stores.

Q: Why add vinegar and chili oil after cooking?

A: This dish caters to the whole family, considering that children may not appreciate the strong flavors of vinegar and chili. The use of these ingredients also depends on personal preferences.

Enjoy these delicious Asian ground beef noodles!

Asian Ground Beef Noodles

This ground beef noodles is loaded with Asian flavours. A quick yet satisfying one pot recipe.

Author: Lei

4.72 from 77 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Low Fat, Low Lactose

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoon oil
▢ 250 g ground beef
▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon grated ginger
▢ 2 teaspoon White pepper powder (adjust to your liking)
▢ 2 tablespoon corn flour (also called Corn starch)
▢ 2 tablespoon spring onion (chopped)
▢ 120 g vermicelli (more or less for two)
▢ 2 tablespoon Chinese dark vinegar (optional)
▢ 2 tablespoon Chinese chilli oil (optional)

Instructions

In a sauce pan heat the oil and ground beef over medium heat. Break the meat apart. Cook until slightly browned.
Add in the grated ginger and soy sauce, and stir fry for 10-15 seconds. Add 1 cup of water and white pepper powder. Put a lid on and simmer for 10 minutes. Add more water if it evaporates too much. (time to cook the noodles)
Boil the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Remove; strain and set aside.
Mix the corn flour with 1/2 cup of water and pour into the beef sauce. Stir until evenly thickening.
Toss in the cooked noodles and then serve with spring onions on the top. Add the Chinese dark vinegar and chilli oil if desired.

Recipe Notes:

Add the soy sauce to the pan-fried beef and stir fry for 10 seconds to caramelize the soy sauce and bring out the toasty and sweet flavors.
I found the Vermicelli pasta has a similar texture to the Chinese hand-pulled noodles. But you can use any noodles for this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 708kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 26gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1201mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg

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52 Comments

Debbie
March 13, 2024 at 1:14 pm ·Reply

Would rice noodles be good with this recipe or do you recommend angel pasta?
- Lei
  March 13, 2024 at 1:49 pm ·Reply
  
  Angel pasta works the best, but the rice noodles can be good too 😊 but probably not working well with vinegar.
Kirsten
February 13, 2024 at 6:47 am ·Reply

Hi, I haven’t made this yet as I had a question. When I see “chili” in a recipe I automatically wonder if it is hot spicy. I myself love hot but my 87 year old father cannot. Is there a way to make it not hot spicy?
Thank you,
Kirsten
- Lei
  February 13, 2024 at 6:58 am ·Reply
  
  You don’t need to add the chili oil. Its optional.
Mike Schaefer
February 4, 2024 at 2:05 pm ·Reply

Made it tonight and while it was tasty, I thought a cup of water was too much for a half pound of beef. There was certainly no danger of it “evaporating too much”, LOL.
- Lei
  February 4, 2024 at 2:15 pm ·Reply
  
  That’s what cornstarch for. So it won’t be too watery.🙂
Tillie
January 5, 2024 at 4:57 pm ·Reply

Excellent recipe! No modifications needed. I’m excited to make this again!
Nicole
December 21, 2023 at 4:52 pm ·Reply

Delicious! I’ve been looking for more ground beef recipes, and this recipe is a winner. My entire family loves it.
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  Lei
  December 21, 2023 at 4:58 pm ·Reply
  
  Thank you! It’s great to hear that!
Abby
December 5, 2023 at 8:57 am ·Reply

Hello! When do you recommend adding the Chinese dark vinegar/balsamic vinegar and chili oil? Does it go in at the very end as you’re serving it? Or should it be added at another point in the cooking process? Thanks!
- Lei
  December 5, 2023 at 9:04 am ·Reply
  
  I usually put both sauces on the table, and people can choose which one they like and add it to their food.
Deborah Goldstein
August 19, 2023 at 7:54 am ·Reply

Maybe add frozen peas or sautéed broccoli or Bok Choy?
- Lei
  August 19, 2023 at 8:11 am ·Reply
  
  You might want these to be the side dishes. It supposes to be a bit meaty.
April
July 1, 2023 at 5:09 am ·Reply

This was amazing and easy to prepare. The balsamic vinegar really gives it a zing!
Jeanne
April 28, 2023 at 12:17 pm ·Reply

Delicious! Would have been even better if I had ginger! I will definitely make it again with the ginger. I added garlic and used beef broth instead of water and half the amount of pepper and it was just what I needed tonight. Savory and wonderful comfort food!
Kelly
March 20, 2023 at 10:51 am ·Reply

A wonderful recipe, came out delicious!
Used gf spaghetti. I would have preferred rice noodles, but we’re out.
- Bonnie Schuljak
  August 26, 2023 at 6:50 am ·Reply
  
  Can I substitute scallions for spring onions? Is there a big difference?
  - Lei
    August 26, 2023 at 6:56 am ·Reply
    
    They are pretty similar. We call them all spring onion in China.
Laura
March 12, 2023 at 7:01 am ·Reply

Hi! This looks and sounds delicious. Any suggestions on a substitute for the Chinese vinegar?
- Lei
  March 13, 2023 at 7:34 pm ·Reply
  
  You can use balsamic vinegar.
Kathy Holley
February 6, 2023 at 4:34 pm ·Reply

Let all the moisture cook out and crisp up. Excellent.
Maria E
January 23, 2023 at 10:29 am ·Reply

I made this today in double the amounts and it was delightful! Definitely would be better with some minced garlic though, i imagine one would add it with the ginger. Otherwise it was delicious! Came out to 8ish medium sized servings.
Cait T
December 8, 2022 at 3:51 pm ·Reply

Want to try this with ground chicken instead
Lois Stade
December 4, 2022 at 12:15 pm ·Reply

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Can I use Toasted Sesame Oil in place of the Chili Oil?
- Lei
  December 4, 2022 at 1:33 pm ·Reply
  
  I don’t feel that’s the right match for the dish. But you can try. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to food.
Heidi
November 17, 2022 at 4:36 pm ·Reply

Is 2 teaspoons of white pepper correct? It seems like a lot. I I would guess 1/2 teaspoon.
- Lei
  November 17, 2022 at 4:38 pm ·Reply
  
  Yes, you can adjust it to the amount you like.
Louise
November 7, 2022 at 4:54 pm ·Reply

Wish there was nutrition information like most recipes have.
- Lei
  November 7, 2022 at 5:08 pm ·Reply
  
  Thanks for your suggestion. I will look into this soon.
Cindy
November 7, 2022 at 2:58 am ·Reply

Would love to try this for my meal prep…any nutrition numbers?
- Lei
  November 7, 2022 at 7:55 am ·Reply
  
  Hi Cindy: You could check the nutrition numbers on your ingredient packages and then work out the number from there.
Nasser alowyairi
November 6, 2022 at 3:20 am ·Reply

The noodles are they rice noodles if not which ones are they.thank you.
- Lei
  November 6, 2022 at 10:23 am ·Reply
  
  They are also called Angel hair pasta.
mary lucereo
November 4, 2022 at 8:16 am ·Reply

sounds so good. but how much is 250 grms ground beef. is that equal to 1 pound? 120 grms noodles is how much in ounces or pounds? is chinese vinegar different than our regular vinegar? want to try it but not sure about the above measurements> TIA
- Lei
  November 4, 2022 at 1:13 pm ·Reply
  
  250g is 1/4 kg, 0.55 pounds. Noodles are really for what two people can eat. This recipe is for two. 0.3 pounds roughly. Chinese Vinegar tastes a bit sharper than Balsamic vinegar. As long as you get the saltness right, the measurement is not as strict as baking.
Missy
November 3, 2022 at 1:46 pm ·Reply

What is white pepper powder?
- Lei
  November 3, 2022 at 2:33 pm ·Reply
  
  White pepper is a spice produced from the dried fruit of the pepper plant, as is black pepper. It is usually milder than black pepper, with a less complex flavour. It is used widely in Asian cuisine.
  - Geri S
    November 7, 2022 at 7:48 am ·Reply
    
    Can i use black pepper instead of white pepper powder?
    - Lei
      November 7, 2022 at 7:51 am ·Reply
      
      Yes you can.
April Myra Robinson
November 1, 2022 at 8:00 am ·Reply

I must try your recipes, they look so DELICIOUS!.made me want to get a set of chopsticks, but a fork will do. UMMMMMM GOOD!
- Lei
  November 1, 2022 at 8:36 am ·Reply
  
  Thanks for your support 🙂 A ford will do.
  - Shibani
    September 27, 2023 at 1:20 am ·Reply
    
    Hello there!
    Could I substitute the ground beef for ground pork sausage meat?
    Many thanks ☺️
    - Lei
      September 27, 2023 at 10:30 am ·Reply
      
      Yes you can. but the sausage meat comes pre-seasoned, so keep an eye on the saltiness.
Lei
October 24, 2022 at 4:59 am ·Reply

Doesn’t sound alright for me.
rielly
October 9, 2022 at 7:55 pm ·Reply

i want try to cook all these recipes .,
Sylvia
October 9, 2022 at 12:00 pm ·Reply

Is corn flour the same as corn starch, or corn meal? If not, where can I find corn flour .
- Lei
  October 9, 2022 at 1:29 pm ·Reply
  
  Yes, they are the same as the corn starch.
doug
September 28, 2022 at 11:59 am ·Reply

Looks good
Lei
September 27, 2022 at 8:41 am ·Reply

Yes, they are the same as the corn starch.
Maz
August 7, 2022 at 1:35 am ·Reply

Added some Chinese 5 spice n a lot of garlic. It was delicious.
- Megs
  January 26, 2023 at 1:04 am ·Reply
  
  Hello. What can be used instead of corn starch??? (Corn allergy) ty.
  - Lei
    January 26, 2023 at 10:01 am ·Reply
    
    Sweet potato starch is even better than corn starch. You can find it in Asian stores.