Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry balances tender rice noodles with juicy ground beef and crisp asparagus, all brightened by lime, cider vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar. Aromatic garlic and ginger mingle with Chinese five-spice and chili for gentle warmth, while cilantro and peanuts add fresh, crunchy finish. Serve for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them sit until the noodles soften, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and chili powder in a small bowl to make the sauce; set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, five-spice powder, and salt. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the asparagus, garlic, and ginger to the skillet; cook and stir until the asparagus is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Drain the noodles; combine the noodles, beef mixture, and sauce, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro to serve.
- Calories 418.8 kcal High
- Protein 15.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.23 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 40.26 mg Moderate
- Sodium 53.87 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.38 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 33.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate
- Potassium 192.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.59 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir Fry is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 16 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 418.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry?
- It is a Chinese stir fry recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Five-Spice, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry?
- About 16 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 418.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus and Beef Rice Noodle Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
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