Caramelized ground beef atop a tangle of creamy peanut noodles and veggies! The best weeknight dinner!
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.
Caramelized ground beef atop a tangle of creamy peanut noodles and veggies! The best weeknight dinner!
Caramelized Beef:
Creamy Peanut Sauce:
Noodles:
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!
