Thai Noodles with Curried Ground Beef Sauce

Embark on a flavor-packed journey with these Thai Noodles with Curried Ground Beef Sauce—a mouthwatering fusion of bold, aromatic spices and creamy coconut goodness. This quick and easy recipe combines tender rice noodles with a rich, savory sauce made from ground beef, curry powder, red curry paste, and a hint of lime for a zesty finish. Balanced with soy sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, every bite delivers the perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and spicy notes. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and optional crushed peanuts or red chili flakes, this dish offers vibrant textures and customizable heat. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that brings authentic Thai flavors to your table. Perfect for four hungry diners craving a hearty and satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup crushed peanuts (optional)
• 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in curry powder and red curry paste, cooking for 1 more minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in lime juice and half of the sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve the sauce over the cooked rice noodles, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 10

Garnish with remaining green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts (if using), and a sprinkle of red chili flakes for extra heat, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1244.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911.5

Total Fat 127.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 281.0mg	0%
Sodium 8302.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 90.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.0mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 2184.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 22.6%