Description
These Beef Szechuan Noodles Recipe are made with Chinese egg noodles, ground beef, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Szechuan chili oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tahini, almond or peanut butter
- 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons Szechuan Chili Oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, rice vinegar and tahini in a bowl and mix well.
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- In a large deep skillet on medium high heat, add sesame, vegetable oil and the ground beef. Sprinkle pepper and stir until brown, around 5 minutes.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer until the sauce coats the beef and begins to get crispy, another 4-7 minutes. Add baby spinach, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir well.
- Add the chili oil, stir, and remove from heat.
- Toss in the noodles.
- Garnish with chopped scallions.
Notes
- Cook the noodles al dente, so they are still slightly firm when you bite into them. This will prevent the noodles from becoming mushy when you stir-fry them with the other ingredients.
- Use a wok or a large skillet to stir-fry the noodles. This will ensure that the noodles cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the sauce and other ingredients.
- Prep all the ingredients beforehand and have them within easy reach. Szechuan noodles cook quickly, and you won't have time to chop vegetables or measure out ingredients while you're stir-frying.
- Adjust the heat to your liking. Szechuan noodles can be spicy, so adjust the amount of chili flakes or Szechuan peppercorns to your desired level of heat.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your Szechuan noodles a bright and vibrant taste.
- Don't over-sauce the noodles. A little sauce goes a long way, and adding too much can make the dish soggy. Add the sauce gradually and toss the noodles until they are evenly coated.
- Add protein such as beef, chicken, or shrimp for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 374.8
- Sugar: 5.8 g
- Sodium: 465.9 mg
- Fat: 8.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.8 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 30.4 g
- Cholesterol: 52.8 mg