Description
Bring bold flavor to your table in under 30 minutes with this Asian Style Ground Beef Spaghetti. This dish is a perfect blend of savory soy, spicy chili oil, and aromatic garlic tossed with ground beef and spaghetti. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s satisfying, quick to make, and full of comforting Asian-inspired flavors. Whether you’re craving something spicy, looking for unique dinner ideas, or need a go-to easy recipe, this dish checks every box for flavor-packed weeknight meals. Great as a quick lunch, hearty dinner, or spicy noodle craving fix!
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chili oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 stalks green onion, sliced
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Water or broth as needed for thinning sauce
Instructions
1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in soy sauce, chili oil, brown sugar, and a splash of water or broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles with sauce.
6. Drizzle sesame oil over noodles and mix well.
7. Top with sliced green onions and crushed red pepper if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Don’t skip the sesame oil at the end—it adds a rich, toasty flavor that makes the dish pop.
Adjust chili oil and red pepper to your heat preference—start small and build up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, spicy noodles, ground beef recipe, quick meals, weeknight dinner