Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles

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!

Browning beef in a skillet with cornstarch.

2 Add Sauce and Garlic to the Beef.

It will cling to all those crisped crevices and becomes caramelized, sticky, just so divine.

Sauce and garlic in pan with ground beef.

3 Saute Veggies!

Just get them nice and tender.

4 Add Noodles and Sauce to the Veggie Pan.

Everybody in together! Quick toss!

Adding peanut sauce to noodles and veggies in a pan.

5 Scoop The Beef On the Noodles.

OH MAN. The perfect combination of textures!

Adding beef to a bowl of peanut noodles.

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Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles

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Author: Lindsay
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

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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

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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