15-Minute Spicy Beef Noodles with Green Beans
These 15-Minute Spicy Beef Noodles with Green Beans are quick, bold, and full of flavor. A perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
- 1 onion finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Garnish
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
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Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the green beans for 8–10 minutes, until they are firm and slightly chewy. Drain and set aside.1 pound green beans
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain.1 pound egg noodles
- In a wok, heat a dash of oil in a large pan or wok and fry the onion with a pinch of salt until translucent.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add the ground beef and fry until crumbly. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.1¼ pounds ground beef, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the five-spice powder, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sambal and fish sauce. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to be well absorbed.1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Stir in the green beans and heat thoroughly.
- Add the noodles and mix everything well.
Garnish
- Garnish with the finely chopped spring onion.2 spring onions
NOTES
1. Can I use another protein instead of beef? Yes, you can! Try ground chicken or turkey. You can also use scrambled eggs or tofu for a vegetarian option. All of them work great.
2. How spicy is it? It’s mildly spicy—just enough for a little kick. You can make it less spicy by using less sambal or chili sauce. Want it hotter? Add a bit of sriracha or extra sambal for added flavor.
3. What kind of noodles should I use? Egg noodles are perfect, but you can also use ramen noodles, rice noodles, or even spaghetti. Just use what you have at home.
4. Variations
- Swap the green beans for broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas. They all work well in this dish.
- Want to make it extra special? Add a fried egg on top.
- No hoisin? You can mix soy sauce with a bit of honey or brown sugar.
- No sambal Oelek? Use sriracha, chili paste or thinly sliced red pepper.
- Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in a closed container and keep them refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: To warm them up, heat in a frying pan with two tablespoons of water. That makes the noodles nice and loose again.
- Freezer: This dish is not suitable for freezing—the noodles get mushy. So it's best to eat it fresh (and it’s so tasty, that won’t be a problem!).
Nutrition
Calories: 942kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1469mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Iron: 7mg
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