Description
Sticky beef noodles bring Asian street food magic straight to home kitchens with bold, tangy flavors. Savory sauce, tender meat, and silky noodles create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 oz (225g) rice noodles (or lo mein/udon noodles)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups (120g) broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by cooking noodles according to package guidelines, then drain and reserve for later incorporation.
- Transform beef slices by delicately dusting with cornstarch, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Elevate a large skillet to high temperature with vegetable oil, creating an intense heat environment.
- Strategically deposit beef pieces in a single layer, allowing each side to develop a rich caramelized exterior for 2-3 minutes. Extract beef and temporarily set aside.
- Utilize the same skillet, introducing additional oil to sauté red bell peppers and broccoli florets until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender state.
- Introduce aromatic elements including green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger, releasing their fragrant essence for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes in a separate vessel.
- Reunite the reserved beef with sautéed vegetables in the skillet, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Integrate the previously prepared noodles and cascade the prepared sauce across the entire composition.
- Thoroughly toss ingredients, ensuring comprehensive sauce distribution and flavor integration.
- Elegantly plate the noodle creation, garnishing with additional green onion slices and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for visual and textural complexity.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding extra beef or using tofu for a vegetarian twist.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding sriracha sauce for spice lovers.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to reduce cooking time and create a smooth stir-fry experience.
- Switch noodle types like rice noodles or udon for gluten-free or different texture variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg