Spicy Honey Garlic Beef Spaghetti (Print)

Sweet, spicy beef and spaghetti tossed in sticky honey garlic sauce with fresh onion garnish.

# Components:

→ Beef & Sauce

01 - 14 oz ground beef
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Pasta

10 - 10 oz spaghetti
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garnish

12 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain thoroughly, drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Whisk well until the honey dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté minced garlic in a small amount of oil until fragrant. Add ground beef, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook until deeply browned, using a spatula to break up any large pieces.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to a glossy, sticky glaze.
05 - Add the cooked spaghetti and finely sliced green onions to the skillet. Toss thoroughly over low heat until the pasta is evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to plates or a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick enough for busy weeknights
  • Balanced sweet-spicy-salty flavors
  • Perfect way to use up pantry staples
  • Crowd pleaser for adults and kids alike
02 -
  • High in protein and energy perfect for an active day
  • Easy to adapt for gluten free needs
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
  • The honey is my secret weapon here It caramelizes into the beef and takes the savory soy flavors into a shiny new dimension
03 -
  • Do not rush caramelizing the beef If you see the sauce starting to stick lower the heat and keep it moving
  • Some soy sauce brands are saltier than others Taste your sauce after simmering and adjust before tossing with noodles
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds for deeper nutty flavor

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