WOW YUM.
I saw this video a while back and have not been able to get it out of my head (Chef Anna Frazer with the masterpiece)!
I made it and loved it – only problem is that my kids aren’t huge on tahini (and I rarely have it on hand). So I have been making this same concept, but slightly more shortcut-y, more pantry-aligned for our house, and more kid-friendly for my fam.
And wow, we are loving it.
I am not kidding when I say this might be my favorite ground beef I’ve ever made. It’s caramelized and sticky and I found myself just eating it straight out of the bowl. The ground beef gets tossed with cornstarch to get it crisped, and then you’re adding teriyaki sauce and fresh-grated garlic. When the garlic hits the pan… lights out. It smells so good!
This sounds weird but I’ve brought this home as leftovers a few times and we’ll reheat it in the OVEN?! It caramelizes even a bit further and the edges of the noodles get a bit crispy and it’s so good.
My whole family will go for seconds.
Hope you love it!
How To Make These Peanut Noodles
1
Brown the Beef.
Brown it (leave it undisturbed for a bit to get better color) and then add cornstarch for a quick coating!
2
Add Sauce and Garlic to the Beef.
It will cling to all those crisped crevices and becomes caramelized, sticky, just so divine.
3
Saute Veggies!
Just get them nice and tender.
4
Add Noodles and Sauce to the Veggie Pan.
Everybody in together! Quick toss!
5
Scoop The Beef On the Noodles.
OH MAN. The perfect combination of textures!
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Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Description
Caramelized ground beef atop a tangle of creamy peanut noodles and veggies! The best weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Units
Caramelized Beef:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (I used Bachan’s)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Creamy Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Noodles:
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced (green saved for garnish)
- 2–3 cups sliced stir-fry veggies (I like red bell pepper, spinach, and basil leaves)
- 6-ounce package stir-fry egg noodles (I use the Wel-Pac chow mein stir fry noodles)
- Black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Peanut Sauce: Blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Cook Beef: Heat avocado oil in a pan over high heat; add ground beef and leave undisturbed for several minutes to get some browned spots. Break apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces.
- Caramelize the Beef: Add the cornstarch and quickly stir fry for 15-30 seconds. Then add garlic and teriyaki for a minute or so; it will sizzle and start to caramelize, plus it’ll smell amazing. Remove from pan, set aside and cover or place in a 350 degree oven to keep it warm.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, sauté the white parts of the green onions and the veggies (adding more oil as needed).
- Cook Noodles: Boil noodles for 3 minutes or according to package directions; rinse with cold water to prevent stickiness.
- Toss Together: Add cooked noodles and most of the peanut sauce to the veggies in the skillet; toss to combine for 1-2 minutes (you’ll want to serve immediately while it’s still hot and silky).
- Finish: Plate noodles; add a scoop of beef on top. Garnish with green onions and lots of black pepper, and drizzle with remaining peanut sauce if you want!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: peanut noodles, ground beef recipe, easy dinner recipe, ground beef noodles
