Description
Savory Sticky Beef Noodles deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy Asian-inspired flavors. Rich sauce coats tender beef and noodles, creating a quick and satisfying meal that will delight diners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225g) rice noodles (or lo mein/udon noodles)
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil, divided
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups (120g) broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles per package instructions, drain, and set aside for seamless integration later.
- Beef Preparation: Thoroughly coat beef slices with cornstarch, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Searing Stage: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat, creating an intense cooking environment.
- Beef Caramelization: Arrange beef pieces in a single layer, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until a rich, golden crust develops. Remove and reserve beef temporarily.
- Vegetable Sautéing: In the same skillet, sauté red bell peppers and broccoli florets until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender consistency.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger, allowing their fragrances to bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Ingredient Fusion: Reintroduce reserved beef to the skillet with sautéed vegetables, creating a cohesive mixture.
- Final Assembly: Incorporate prepared noodles and pour the crafted sauce over the entire composition, thoroughly tossing to ensure complete flavor distribution.
- Plating and Garnish: Transfer to serving dishes, finishing with a sprinkle of green onion slices and sesame seeds for added visual and textural dimension.
Notes
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Ensure beef slices are completely and evenly coated with cornstarch for a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and creates a delightful texture.
- High Heat Mastery: Use a scorching hot skillet to achieve perfect caramelization, creating those irresistible crispy beef edges without overcooking the meat.
- Vegetable Crunch Preservation: Sauté vegetables briefly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture, preventing them from becoming soggy or losing nutritional value.
- Sauce Balancing Act: Adjust sauce ingredients to personal taste, considering the balance between sweet, salty, and tangy elements for a personalized flavor profile that complements the dish’s richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg