Sticky Beef Noodles Asian (Print)

Savory beef and noodles stir-fried in a glossy, sticky sauce with broccoli, peppers, and green onions.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 8 ounces rice noodles or substitute with lo mein or udon noodles

→ Beef

02 - 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

04 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cups broccoli florets
07 - 3 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sticky Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
15 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Toss thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir-fry red bell pepper and broccoli florets for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are vibrant and tender-crisp.
04 - Incorporate sliced green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger into the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
05 - Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Return seared beef to the skillet. Add cooked noodles and pour the sticky sauce over all ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
07 - Divide noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy meal for busy nights
  • Bold sweet and savory flavors everyone loves
  • Loads of veggie options for customizing
  • Tender beef and chewy noodles for satisfying texture
  • Everything cooks in one skillet to keep cleanup simple
02 -
  • Great weeknight dinner ready in half an hour
  • High protein and veggie packed meal
  • Can be made completely gluten free
03 -
  • The beef must be sliced very thin to absorb flavor and for tenderness Flash freezing the steak for ten minutes makes slicing simpler
  • Always get the skillet hot before you add anything so the sear happens fast and you avoid overcooking Toss the noodles in at the very end so they do not get mushy

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