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One-Pan Peanut Chili Beef Noodles

This one-pan peanut chili beef noodles literally uses one pan.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • The "One-Pan" Aromatics: By sizzling the scallions, garlic, and ginger directly in the pan, you skip the extra prep bowls and keep all that flavorful toasted oil right where the noodles will land.
  • Complex Flavor Contrast: The combination of toasted sesame seeds and Chinese chili pepper powder creates a nutty, spicy base that is balanced by a hit of sugar and salty soy sauce.
  • Perfect Noodle Texture: The hot-and-cold rinse method for the egg noodles ensures they remain "al dente" and bouncy, preventing them from turning mushy when tossed in the sauce.

Key Ingredients

  • Chinese Chili Pepper Powder: Unlike standard chili flakes, this fine powder provides an even, vibrant red color and a more intense, smoky heat.
  • Egg Noodles: The high protein content in egg noodles allows them to stand up to the heavy, oil-based sauce without breaking apart.
  • Aromatic Trio: Scallions, minced garlic, and ginger form the "Holy Trinity" of the sauce base, providing freshness to cut through the rich oil.

✅Quick Tips: When tilting the pan to heat the oil, wait until you see the first wisps of smoke. That "smoking point" is what flashes the aromatics to release their maximum flavor.

Key Steps

  • #1 The Pan Divide: Arrange your aromatics (scallions, garlic, ginger, chili powder, and sesame seeds) on one side of the pan while heating the oil on the other.
  • #2 The Sizzling Splash: Tilt the pan to let the smoking-hot oil rush over the dry aromatics, instantly "blooming" the spices and garlic.
  • #3 The Sauce Emulsion: Whisk in the soy sauce, salt, and sugar directly into the hot oil mixture to create a glossy, unified glaze.
  • #4 The Noodle Temper: Shock your cooked egg noodles in cold water then hot water to ensure the perfect chew before tossing them into the pan.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
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Servings: 1
Description

A smoky, spicy, and deeply aromatic noodle dish that uses a unique one-pan hot-oil splash to unlock the flavors of Chinese chili powder and fresh aromatics.

Ingredients
  • 1 bundle Egg noodles
  • 10 rolls sliced beef
  • 1 tbsp Scallions (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • 1 tbsp Chinese Chili Pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp Cooking oil
    • The Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Sugar
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cook egg noodles in boiling water. Drain, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking, then a quick splash of hot water to keep them supple. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Place your chopped scallions, minced garlic, ginger, chili pepper powder, and sesame seeds in a cluster on one side of a large pan or wok.
  3. 3
    Pour the cooking oil onto the empty side of the pan.
  4. 4
    Carefully tilt the pan so the oil stays on the empty side and place it over high heat. Wait until the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke.
  5. 5
    Tilt the pan back so the smoking-hot oil splashes directly onto the pile of aromatics. They should sizzle and become intensely fragrant.
  6. 6
    Add the soy sauce, salt, and sugar into the sizzling oil mixture and stir quickly to combine.
  7. 7
    Add your prepared noodles (and cooked beef) into the pan. Toss everything together on medium-high heat for about 30-60 seconds until the noodles are completely coated and glossy. Serve hot.
Keywords: Chili Beef Noodles, One Pan Noodles, Chinese Chili Oil
Read it online: https://ailalinrecipes.com/recipe/one-pan-peanut-chili-beef-noodles/
Aila Lin
Recipe Creator and Food Blogger

Hi, I'm Aila, an avid foodie who enjoy eating, cooking and sharing food. I'm currently based in Seattle, WA, and loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family cooking them their favorite food!