Description
Spicy beef stir fry with silky noodles dances across your palate with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Quick skillet magic brings tender meat, crisp vegetables, and glossy sauce together in a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
Noodles and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside, ensuring they are ready for the stir fry.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and sear beef quickly until exterior turns golden brown, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Use the same skillet to sauté bell peppers and broccoli for 3-4 minutes, creating a vibrant vegetable base with slight caramelization.
- Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and green onions to the vegetable mixture, stirring rapidly to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Craft a robust sauce by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Reintroduce beef to the skillet, pour sauce over the ingredients, and toss to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Incorporate cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, clingy sauce that will adhere perfectly to the beef and vegetables.
- Fold in cooked noodles, gently mixing to integrate all components and allow noodles to absorb the sticky sauce for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and additional green onions for a fresh, final touch.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain, ensuring maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef briefly in soy sauce or rice wine for enhanced flavor and tenderness before cooking.
- Use high heat and work quickly when stir-frying to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent overcooking.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to maintain smooth cooking flow and prevent burning or overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg