Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Beef Noodles

Ingredients

8 oz wide rice noodles
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, 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 green onions, chopped

Directions

Cook the rice noodles as per the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Push to the side.
Add the shrimp to the same skillet, cooking until pink and fully done—about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add the remaining oil, then stir in garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
Toss in the cooked noodles, mixing until evenly coated. Return shrimp to the pan, stirring everything together for 2–3 minutes.
Top with green onions and serve hot. This is spicy, savory noodle bliss in every bite!

Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Total Time : 25 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : ~480 kcal
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