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Handheld photo of a white ceramic bowl filled with Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti, showing the oily sheen and browned beef crumbles.

Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti: The Ultimate 20-Minute Glossy Noodle Dinner

This Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti features tender noodles coated in a glossy soy-chili garlic sauce, topped with browned beef, fresh green onions, and sesame seeds. A perfect 20-minute fusion dinner for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles 225g
  • 1 lb ground beef 450g, lean
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce 60ml
  • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce 30ml
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil 15ml
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar 12g
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced thin
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A wok also works well.
  • 1 Pasta Pot

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Cook Beef and Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until textured crumbles form. Drain fat.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
  3. Add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir to coat the beef.
Final Toss
  1. Add spaghetti to the skillet and toss until glossy. Use pasta water to adjust consistency.
  2. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Notes

Use lean beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
Always reserve pasta water to create that signature glossy finish.