Healthy Beef Mince Thai Noodle Salad
Looking for a healthy and flavorful dinner option that will satisfy your cravings for something spicy and satisfying? Look no further than this delicious beef mince Thai noodle salad! Filled with thin rice noodles, lean ground beef, and a variety of fresh vegetables, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite. And with the addition of a tangy and slightly spicy sauce, it packs just the right amount of kick to keep your taste buds happy. Give this recipe a try tonight and enjoy a satisfying meal that's good for your body and your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. thin rice noodles
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the red onion, red bell pepper, and bean sprouts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional minute or until the spinach has wilted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro, mint, and peanuts (if using) before serving.