szechuan beef pasta
Happy Wednesday!
Today is a quicker post than usual, but I wanted to share this recipe with you before too much time passed! My parents are in town and today my mom and I have a special day planned. We’re headed into Middleburg, a tiny town just down the road from us (although larger than the one we live in). It’s quaint and historical with a lot of great shops to browse. We’re having lunch at The Red Fox Inn, then we’ll walk the town on this gorgeous spring day – it’s going to be in the 70′s! Last night I made some great fish taco appetizers (yes, appetizers!) and some gorgeous strawberry tiramisu cones for dessert…coming very soon and I’m excited about them!
But today I’m going to share one of my family’s faves…szechuan beef pasta. I love this because it’s fast and easy, tastes great but it’s something different to do with boring ol’ ground beef. It tends to be a bit sweet so you might want to start with a bit less hoisin sauce and increase to your taste, and the same goes for the crushed red pepper. I’ve made it with ground turkey, too, and both versions are very tasty.
Enjoy!
szechuan beef pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 8 ounces vermicelli, cooked
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Directions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
- Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
- Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth. Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in ground beef.
- Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
This sounds great and so quick! I’d love to try this with ground turkey.
Looks quick, easy and tasty!
This looks really tasty! I love anything that reminds me of Thai/Asian flavors. Have fun with your mom! :)
This looks great. I am still trying to find a gluten free hoisin sauce. I love working with it but can’t eat it the way it is. Great recipe!
Beautiful plate of pasta. I can have that any time…awesome comfort food.
any suggestions for sides?
Hi Rhonda! I usually just serve a salad with an asian dressing. Here’s a quick dressing I like to make: 3 oz rice vinegar, an ounce of soy sauce, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, a couple teaspoons sugar and a finely minced garlic clove. I put it over my favorite lettuce and add whatever I have on hand: bean sprouts, red pepper, a few peanuts, carrots, etc. Or”naked” with just the lettuce. :-)
I have so much szechuan peppercorns. I can make this dish!
this looks so delicious!!!
I like the Asian take on pasta, always :D
You are making me hungry at 3pm in the afternoon! Dinner?
Never thought of making szechuan beef with pasta, what a great idea! Looks delectable.
Have a great time with your parents and Happy Easter!
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This sounds and looks so yummy! This is a great way to use beef :). Have fun in the 70′s!
Never thought of making szechuan beef with pasta, what a great idea! Looks delectable.
Have a great time with your parents and Happy Easter!
I was looking for something easy to make and stumbled on your website. This dish was easy and tasted fantastic! I can’t wait to try some more of your recipes.
David, that’s so great!! Made my day to hear that you tried it and enjoyed it so much. Thanks for letting me know! :-)