Garlic Beef Noodle Bowls – an Asian style noodle bowl with lots of garlic, that is ready in just minutes! Great for busy nights.
We just got back from a quick weekend in Wisconsin. It was a long drive for a weekend, but it was worth it. We had my grandpa’s funeral on Saturday and spread his (and my grandma’s) ashes afterwards. We looked at flights, but it was at least $600 a person for us to fly. So we drove the 14 hours each way.
We have done that drive many times, so it wasn’t horrible, but usually we are there for longer, so it doesn’t seem as bad. Are you a road trip family? Or will you fly no matter what the cost? I really wanted to fly, but when I added it up, I just couldn’t do it! Last minute prices are just brutal.
I am kind of excited for these garlic beef noodle bowls today. I have made these noodle bowls a few times for my family, and they absolutely love them. Anything with garlic and soy sauce is kind of a hit at our house; Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is on repeat around here. This Pepper Steaks looks like a must try for sure.
What noodles you use, is pretty much up to you. I used udon noodles this time, but you can use lo mein, linguine, Chinese egg noodles, or pretty much anything. Costco sells a package of udon noodles in their refrigerated section, we love them. It comes with 6 small packages of noodles inside. I use 4 of them to make this recipe. They cook in about 2 minutes, so are perfect for a quick and easy dinner. If you have Lo Mein on hand you can also make Chicken Lo Mein for an easy dinner.
I love dinner that is ready in minutes. These garlic beef noodle bowls come together in about 15 minutes, which is perfect for busy weeknights. Slicing the beef takes the most amount of time. Depending on the noodles you use, they can be done in anything from 2-10 minutes. Don’t have noodles? Try Mongolian Beef.
While they cook, you make the beef. Then mix it all together for a minute before you serve. Sometimes Asian style recipes can call for hard to find ingredients, but this uses only things you will find in your local grocery store. Soy sauce and sesame oil are the most “exotic” ingredients called for. Even with common ingredients, you get a super flavorful and delicious dinner. I have made this at least 3 times already, and it is already being requested again.
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4 Serving Size
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Amount Per ServingCalories 552 Total Fat 27g Saturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 67mg Sodium 1120mg Carbohydrates 39g Fiber 3g Sugar 3g Protein 37g
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Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
September 26, 2016 at 11:56 amSorry you guys weren’t able to fly, but SO glad you were able to attend your grandfather’s funeral. I hope it was a beautiful service. <3 These noodle bowls look absolutely delicious!! Garlic beef plus noodles is my idea of dinner winning! Thank you so much for including my Honey Ginger Garlic Chicken Carrot Noodle Bowls in your "other recipes you might like"! I'm honored. Cheers to a wonderful weekend!
P.s. while I prefer to fly, at that price I would have driven too!
Erin S says
September 27, 2016 at 6:35 pmThank you Cheyanne! The drive wasn’t too bad, we broke it up some. Definitely worth saving the money!
Desiree says
October 22, 2016 at 6:10 pmThank you for sharing this recipe…it was sooo good … definitely make it with low sodium soy sauce next time tho …it was a bit salty for us.
Patti says
October 24, 2016 at 6:38 pmI made this tonight for dinner. The grandkids loved it. Ask if we could have it again tomorrow.
Erin S says
October 24, 2016 at 7:44 pmThat is great Patti! Thanks for letting me know! It is on the menu here tomorrow night too!
Lora says
November 2, 2016 at 5:15 pmBased on the picture, do you pull-apart the steak strips a bit?
Erin S says
November 2, 2016 at 7:37 pmI like to slice the steak and then just cook it. You can cut it in chunks, bite size strips or whatever size you like – it will all work great. Enjoy!
Jennifer says
November 8, 2016 at 5:49 pmJust made this for the first time and it was SO delicious! I added some crushed red peppers flakes for a little spice. Thanks for sharing!
paisley says
December 30, 2016 at 3:43 pmhow many does this feed?
Erin S says
December 30, 2016 at 4:04 pm4-5 depending on serving size.
Leah says
January 5, 2017 at 5:31 pmWhile my husband and I loved it… my kids not so much. I added some broccoli to the recipe, it was delicious. I will be making this again, even if my kids were/are not fans.
Leah says
March 16, 2017 at 1:04 pmWhile it’s a shame about their passing, why on earth are you posting about your dead grandparents when it literally has nothing to do with this dish?
It’s creepy and extremely off putting.
If you need to vent about their passing do it somewhere more appropriate, not on a food/recipe page.
Erin S says
March 16, 2017 at 4:11 pmThis is a blog, not the the Food Network website. So I get to write about my life and what is going on at the time. I pay to maintain the website and all the costs associated with it. I get to pick what is write about. And of the whole post there is 2 sentences? Skip it if you don’t want to read it.
Leah says
March 17, 2017 at 1:08 pmI understand that, but if you felt the need to talk about them then why not make a blog entry just about your grandparents? It would be more tactful.
Linda says
March 17, 2017 at 7:23 pmLeah- You are extremely rude. I find you creepy and off putting. If you need to vent about your dislike do it inside your own head where it’s more appropriate.
Leah says
March 19, 2017 at 10:03 pmNo, I would’ve been rude if I said something like “no one cares about your grandparents passing, just tell us the recipe.” I didn’t though, I expressed my condolences and simply stated my opinion that there are more respectful/tactful ways to talk about your family members passing than writing about it in a food blog entry.
I appreciate you copying me though.
Myriah says
April 11, 2017 at 9:15 pmYou go girl! Your recipe is great & so are you. Post whatever you wish on your great site!
lauren says
March 28, 2017 at 4:12 pmI had to double the recipe as I am feeling two teenage boys and three others. We all loved it even my picky 6 year. It was quick and easy to make thank you for a wonderful recipe
Jess says
May 16, 2017 at 5:27 pmMy five-year-old and I enjoyed making this dish! She asks for asian-inspsired dishes all the time. Trouble is, she gets hives just looking at peanuts. So finding a recipe made with simple ingredients we can track to the source (unlike hoisin, fish, or oyster sauce) is essential to her wellbeing. The whole family loved the noodles and I’m sure it’s a dish she’ll make to safely satisfy her lo mein cravings well into the future. Thank you for posting!
Erin S says
May 17, 2017 at 9:36 amSo glad your daughter loved it! Thanks!! I have done quite a few Asian recipes (some have peanut butter, some just have peanuts on top you could leave off, some would be safe). If you are looking for more Asian recipes, you might want to see if she finds any others she is interested in. https://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/better-than-take-out-asian-recipes/
Judy Reamy says
July 22, 2017 at 3:42 pmDelicious and easy recipe. Please ignore the ignorant…My condolences on your loss. Thanks for sharing.
Erin S says
July 24, 2017 at 6:58 amThank you!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Ben says
November 13, 2017 at 4:55 pmSubstituted honey for the brown sugar and added some sriracha for a kick. Going to try using rice noodles next time. Yum!
Hazel says
February 13, 2018 at 11:06 amI want to add some blanched broccoli to this dish. Should I make I little extra sauce OR is amount in recipe sufficient to coat all the ingredients? The picture looks so appetizing; I’m gonna make it today.
Erin S says
February 13, 2018 at 2:41 pmHazel, You will probably be fine with the sauce. But my family tends to like things extra saucey, so I would probably make just a little bit extra to mix in. Enjoy!
Hazel says
February 14, 2018 at 10:04 amErin, thank you so much for responding. I added about 1 1/2 cups of blanched broccoli florets and I increased sauce by half and it was sufficient coverage. It was very yummy. Thank you for recipe.
Kristy Bernardo says
April 23, 2018 at 1:16 pmWhere in Wisconsin? That’s where I grew up. 🙂
I’m craving these noodles, they look so yummy!
Erin S says
April 23, 2018 at 2:55 pmFun! I grew up right outside of Madison, you?
Jennifer Farley says
April 23, 2018 at 1:21 pmI need to make this for dinner tonight!
Jennifer Blake says
April 23, 2018 at 2:20 pmLove those asian flavors!
Suzy says
April 23, 2018 at 2:56 pmThis is all the comfort!
Suzy says
April 23, 2018 at 2:57 pmAnd five stars! What a recipe!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
April 23, 2018 at 4:35 pmSuch a perfect weeknight dinner! Love all that garlic!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
April 25, 2018 at 12:49 pmLove this dish! My kids are so excited about it!
Eden Isaac says
May 18, 2018 at 11:50 amThis dish totally saved our dinner! I had cooked up some udon noodles to go with another dish, but then it turned out that I was missing a few main ingredients that I thought I had. SO… I quickly hopped onto Pinterest, searched Udon Noodle Recipes, this popped up & I decided to try it since it looked good & I had all of the ingredients.
Well, long story short… It came together in a snap. Seriously, the longest part was slicing the beef & that took no time at all. My husband loved it so much, he said it was better than the original dish I was planning to make. And my 3 year old was gobbling up his bowl. It was just so so good. 🙂
Thank you for the delicious recipe. It’s now going to be a regular in our home.
Also, taking a 14 hour trip twice in a weekend is brutal! But I wouldn’t have dished out $600 per person for plane tickets either. Even if it was just my husband & me. Whew!
Tara says
December 16, 2018 at 9:32 amCan you substitute ground beef for the steak?
Erin S says
December 16, 2018 at 4:08 pmI have not done so, but it should work. It will definitely though.
Stephanie says
June 6, 2019 at 6:34 pmDelicious! I want to make a batch of just the sauce and noodles!