Description
Sticky Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender beef strips, crisp vegetables, and savory-sweet noodles in a rich sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 200g of beef (sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced)
Noodles
- 200g of noodles (egg noodles or rice noodles)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece of ginger (grated)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Sauces & Oils
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Chop vegetables, mince garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stir quickly.
- Cook the Beef: Add beef to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add Vegetables: Add mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Mix remaining soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Pour over beef and vegetables, then add noodles. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes.
- Use pre-cut stir-fry vegetable mixes to save time.
- Swap beef for chicken or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg