Sticky Beef Noodles (Print View)
Tender stir-fried beef and glossy noodles in a sweet-savory hoisin glaze with garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Noodles & Vegetables
06 - 10.5 oz fresh or dried egg noodles (or rice noodles as alternative)
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 carrot, julienned
09 - 3 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
→ Sticky Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon honey
16 - 1/4 cup water
→ Garnish
17 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh coriander or scallions, finely sliced
# Method:
01 - Combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and water until smooth.
04 - Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat with a small amount of oil. Stir-fry the marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
05 - In the same wok, add additional oil if needed. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until aromatic. Incorporate bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
06 - Return the beef to the pan. Pour the sticky sauce over the mixture, tossing to coat evenly and allow to bubble for 1 minute.
07 - Add the cooked noodles, tossing over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are coated and glossy.
08 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced herbs.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The stickiness of the sauce clings to every noodle, so every bite feels extra satisfying.
- It became my midweek hero because it goes from fridge to table in under half an hour with barely any cleanup.
02 -
- If you overcrowd the pan with beef, it will steam instead of sear and lose all that lovely texture.
- Letting the noodles sit too long can make them clump, so have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking.
03 -
- Keeps everything hot and quick: a preheated wok makes all the difference in flavor and texture.
- A dash of fresh lime juice right before serving wakes up the whole dish and cuts the sweetness.