Ground Beef Sesame Noodles
These Ground Beef Sesame Noodles are one of those easy weeknight dinners that everyone goes back for seconds. Tender spaghetti tossed with a savory sesame sauce, browned ground beef and broccoli makes a cozy meal that comes together fast with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
This recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting but still fresh and flavorful. It is a twist on our popular Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli and is ready in about 30 minutes.
Want to Save This?
Just enter your email and I'll send it right to you, plus great new recipes weekly!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Family friendly meal with protein and veggies thanks to lean ground beef, tender spaghetti and crisp broccoli.
- Fast ground beef noodle dinner for busy nights with simple pantry ingredients and no complicated steps.
- Sweet and savory sesame noodles made from scratch that taste better than takeout and are ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients Needed for Ground Beef Sesame Noodles
- lean ground beef
- minced garlic
- spaghetti
- broccoli florets
- soy sauce
- orange juice
- pure maple syrup or honey
- rice vinegar
- toasted sesame oil
- corn starch
- green onions
- sesame seeds
How to Make Ground Beef Sesame Noodles with Broccoli
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Steam the broccoli: While the pasta cooks, steam or blanch broccoli florets just until tender crisp. Drain well and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and broccoli, cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
Make the sesame sauce: In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and corn starch until smooth.
Want to Save This?
Just enter your email and I'll send it right to you, plus great new recipes weekly!
Combine everything: Pour the sauce into the pan (I used the spaghetti pan). Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally. Add cooked spaghetti and ground beef. Toss with tongs to mix well. Stir in broccoli and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
What to Serve with Sesame Noodles
This dish is great on its own but also pairs well with egg rolls, potstickers or our Thai cucumber salad. For an easy dinner spread, serve with fresh fruit or a Asian style slaw.
This is the kind of dinner that earns a spot in your regular rotation. The sauce comes together quickly, the noodles soak up every bit of that sesame flavor and the broccoli keeps it feeling balanced without extra work. It is simple enough for a weeknight but good enough that no one asks what else is for dinner.
If you try this Ground Beef Sesame Noodles, leave a comment and rating below. I love hearing how it turns out for your family.
Ground Beef Sesame Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound spaghetti cooked and drained
- 10 ounces broccoli florets (frozen or fresh) Steamed
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespon rice vinegar
- ⅔ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 green onions sliced thin for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef with garlic and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar and corn starch.
- After draining the pasta, add the sauce and cook, whisking occasionally until it starts to thicken.
- Add cooked pasta and ground beef, tossing to coat well. Stir in broccoli.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
More Quick Dinners to Try
