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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry

This Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry is an absolute must-try meal that comes together in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. By combining savory ground beef, aromatic onions, and bouncy QQ noodles with a kick of chili oil, you can create a satisfying dinner or a quick lunch box addition in no time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 402
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chili oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 packs QQ Noodles
  • Sesame seeds optional garnish
  • Green onion chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large pan or wok

Method
 

  1. Place a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and saute the ground beef for 5 to 6 minutes or until it is thoroughly browned.
    1/2 pound ground beef
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pan and continue to sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
    1 onion
  3. Season the mixture with your favorite chili oil, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
    1 tbsp Chili oil, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  4. Saute the beef and aromatics for another 1 minute to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly, then add in your pre-cooked sundried QQ noodles.
    2 packs QQ Noodles
  5. Toss everything together and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on high heat to ensure the noodles are well-coated and heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
    Sesame seeds, Green onion

Notes

Using sundried QQ noodles is highly recommended for their bouncy texture, but ensure you do not overcook them before adding to the stir-fry. Maintain high heat during the final cooking stage to help the savory sauce cling to the noodles properly.