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Spicy Garlic Beef Noodles – Bold, Savory, and Ready in 30 Minutes

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A quick and flavorful noodle stir-fry with thinly sliced beef, garlic, and spicy chili sauce. Bold, savory, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz noodles (lo mein, rice noodles, or udon)

  • ¾ lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

  • 56 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Marinade:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp sesame oil

Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp chili paste or chili garlic sauce

  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Cook noodles until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.

  • Toss sliced beef with marinade and set aside.

  • Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef until browned; remove.

  • Add more oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

  • Pour in sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes.

  • Add noodles and beef; toss to coat evenly.

  • Stir in green onions and drizzle with sesame oil.

  • Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds or chili flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Add vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers for variety.

  • Use tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free version.

  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili paste.