Spicy Garlic Beef Noodles
Bold, garlicky, and satisfyingly spicy! These quick beef noodles are tossed in a savory chili garlic sauce for a weeknight-friendly stir-fry that packs serious flavor.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Saucepan
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
- 8 oz wide rice noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp water for cornstarch slurry
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Step 3: Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the optional cornstarch slurry.
- Step 5: Toss in the cooked rice noodles and stir fry for 2–3 minutes until noodles are heated through and evenly coated.
- Step 6: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or a drizzle of chili oil. Swap ground beef for ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg