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Sticky Beef Noodles

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Sticky Beef Noodles is a fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef, chewy noodles, and crisp vegetables in a sweet-savory soy garlic sauce. It’s a perfect one-pan meal that’s easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz noodles (rice noodles, egg noodles, or udon)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes or 1 fresh chili (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup snap peas or julienned carrots (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
  2. Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water to make the sauce.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
  5. In the same pan, stir-fry vegetables until just tender.
  6. Return beef to pan, add sauce, and toss to coat.
  7. Add noodles and stir to combine. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through and glossy.
  8. Serve hot, topped with green onions and chili flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute ground beef, chicken, or tofu as needed.
  • Use soba noodles, spaghetti, or any favorite noodle variety.
  • Stir in chili garlic paste or top with crushed peanuts and lime for extra flavor.
  • Prep beef, sauce, and noodles ahead for quicker cooking.
  • Rinse noodles in cold water and toss with oil to prevent sticking.

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