Sweet & Savory Orange-Glazed Beef Spaghetti

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti:

- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

For the Beef:

- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Spaghetti:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Orange-Glazed Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat the canola or vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon or spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.

3. Combine and Glaze:
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce over the browned beef.
- Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti and half of the chopped green onions, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce.

4. Serve and Garnish:
- Transfer the spaghetti and beef mixture to serving plates.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions.
- Serve hot, pairing with a simple side salad for a complete meal.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sweet & savory spaghetti, orange-glazed beef, quick dinner, stove top meal, Asian-inspired pasta, sweet chili sauce, ground beef pasta, garlic and soy sauce, easy dinner recipe, beef spaghetti

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,920

(Approx. 480 calories per serving)

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