Addictive Dan Dan Noodles
These Addictive Dan Dan Noodles feature tender ground beef, a rich sesame-chili sauce, and slurp-worthy noodles—all layered with bold, savory heat and finished with a crisp bite of green onion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili oil or more to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce additional
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tahini sesame paste
- 8 oz dried Chinese noodles or spaghetti
- Extra chili oil green onions, and optional crushed peanuts for serving
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add Chinese noodles or spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease if needed.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, and tahini until smooth and creamy.
- Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions to the cooked beef. Stir for 1 minute, then pour in the sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Use tongs to toss until evenly coated in sauce.
- Spoon into bowls. Drizzle with chili oil, sprinkle with green onions, and top with crushed peanuts or extra sesame paste.