Looking for a fast and flavorful dinner that hits the spot? This spaghetti with beef slices is a zero-fuss, taste-packed meal you’ll want on repeat. Thin beef strips are marinated briefly in a savory mix of soy sauce, chili sauce, and a touch of starch for tenderness. They’re then stir-fried to golden perfection with sweet red and green peppers and fragrant onion.
Toss it all with al dente spaghetti, finish with a dash of soy and freshly ground black pepper, and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes. Hearty, light, and colorful—this Asian-inspired pasta is perfect midweek comfort.
- Ingredients for 2 servings:
- Spaghetti5 ½ oz
- Beef5 oz
- Onion½
- Red bell pepper1
- Green bell pepper1
- Ground black pepper
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- For the marinade:
- Soy sauce3 tsp
- Starch1 tsp
- Hot sauce3 tsp
- Water3 tsp
- Slice onion, green pepper, and red pepper into straws. Cut the beef into slices across the fibers.
- Mix the ingredients for the marinade. Pour the marinade over the beef slices, mix well, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Boil the spaghetti until tender in a pot of salted boiling water; drain.
- In a non-stick pan, fry the marinated beef slices, then transfer to a plate. In the same skillet, saute the onion and bell pepper. After sauteing the vegetables until the onions are cooked, add the beef slices and spaghetti to the skillet. Drizzle with soy sauce and season with black pepper. Stir.
- Arrange the cooked pasta on serving plates and serve.