Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal that brings all the delicious flavors of potstickers into a simple noodle bowl. Featuring tender noodles, savory ground meat, crisp vegetables, and a rich umami sauce, it’s a perfect weeknight comfort dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ lb ground meat (chicken, pork, or turkey)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the cooked meat. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in shredded cabbage and carrots, cooking for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss to combine. Add the cooked noodles and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ramen, udon, or soba noodles for variety.
- Make it vegetarian with tofu or mushrooms.
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix as a time-saving shortcut.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for color and nutrition.
- Drizzle with chili oil or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
