Spicy Garlic Beef Noodles
Spicy Garlic Beef Noodles is a mouthwatering, comforting plate of bold flavors and satisfying textures that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Cooking Noodles
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 oz Wide Rice Noodles or fettuccine, cook according to package instructions
- 1 lb Ground Beef lean or regular, broken into small pieces while cooking
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil for sautéing
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce low-sodium or regular
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce adjust to taste for more or less heat
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 2 stalks Green Onions chopped, for garnish
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook noodles: Prepare the wide rice noodles (or fettuccine) according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, tossing with a small drizzle of oil to prevent sticking if desired.
- 2. Heat oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and let it warm for 30 seconds.
- 3. Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 4. Brown the beef: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- 5. Make the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.
- 6. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer with the beef for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened and flavors meld. Taste and adjust salt, sweetness, or heat as needed.
- 7. Combine with noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the noodles in the sauce and heat through, about 1–2 minutes.
- 8. Finish and serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. You can freeze the cooked beef and sauce (without noodles) for up to 2 months.