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Ginger-Soy Ground Beef with Rice Noodles and Snap Peas

weeknightasian-inspiredquick
10 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • ·rice noodles
  • 8 ouncesnap peas
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespoonginger
  • 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 2 tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 2green onion
  • 1lime
  • ·sesame seeds

Prep

  1. 01

    Mince 3 cloves garlic.

  2. 02

    Mince or grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.

  3. 03

    Slice 2 green onions on a slight bias.

  4. 04

    Cut 8 ounces snap peas in half diagonally.

  5. 05

    Cut 1 lime into wedges.

Method

  1. 01

    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add rice noodles and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 02

    While noodles cook, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.

  3. 03

    Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.

  4. 04

    Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add snap peas and the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Toss well and cook for 2–3 minutes until snap peas are tender-crisp.

  5. 05

    Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated (about 1 minute).

  6. 06

    Divide among bowls. Top with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving.

Spice Tips

For a gentle kick, stir in 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste with the soy sauce. For more heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. A splash of fish sauce adds savory depth if you have it on hand.

Cook the noodles while browning the beef to save time. For a spicier version, add sriracha or chili paste to taste.

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