Asian Ground Beef Noodle Bowls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces rice noodles
• Toppings: sliced green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, lime wedges

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the package directions.
5. Divide the rice noodles between bowls and top with the ground beef mixture. Serve immediately with your desired toppings.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 bowl):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Vibrant and colorful
• Customizable with desired toppings
• Easy to make and suitable for a crowd

User Comments:

• "These noodle bowls are so delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of flavors."
• "I'm not a huge fan of Asian food, but these bowls changed my mind. They were surprisingly good."
• "Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. I'll definitely be making them again."
• "The toppings really make these bowls special. I especially love the crushed peanuts and lime wedges."
• "Great recipe for using up leftover rice noodles. I'll be experimenting with different toppings next time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
• Add chopped broccoli or carrots to the vegetable mix for extra nutrition.
• Serve with brown rice noodles for a healthier choice.
• To make ahead, cook the ground beef mixture and noodles the day before. When ready to serve, simply reheat the mixture and assemble the bowls.