Description
Tantalizing beef stir fry with noodles whisks home cooks on a culinary journey through sizzling Asian-inspired flavors. Savory strips of tender beef and glossy noodles dance with a perfectly balanced sticky sauce that promises quick, delicious satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Marinade for Beef:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 oz (225 g) noodles (egg noodles, udon, or rice noodles)
- 2 cups (200 g) broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a savory marinade by combining soy sauce and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, then thoroughly coat beef slices. Allow the meat to absorb the flavors for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions until they reach an al dente texture. Drain completely and set aside, ensuring they don’t stick together.
- Craft a complex sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth and well-integrated.
- Sear the marinated beef in a scorching hot skillet with vegetable oil, cooking rapidly to achieve a caramelized exterior. Remove beef immediately once browned to prevent overcooking.
- Utilize the same skillet to stir fry a vibrant medley of broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots until they reach a crisp-tender state. Introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to permeate the vegetables.
- Reunite the beef with the vegetable ensemble, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir continuously, allowing the sauce to thicken and luxuriously coat each ingredient.
- Gently fold the reserved noodles into the stir fry, ensuring they become thoroughly enrobed with the glossy, flavorful sauce.
- Present the dish adorned with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions for a final touch of freshness and texture. Serve piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Marinate beef for maximum flavor by letting it sit in soy sauce and cornstarch mixture, which helps tenderize and add depth to the meat.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve that classic restaurant-style caramelization and prevent vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure a smooth, quick stir-fry process and prevent burning or overcooking.
- Customize the dish by swapping proteins like chicken or tofu, or adding extra vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg