Spicy Beef Stir Fry Noodles (Printable Version)
Tender beef, vibrant veggies, and noodles combine in a fiery umami stir fry for a quick weeknight meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef and Marinade
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
04 - 1 tsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles
06 - 9 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small carrot, julienned
09 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced diagonally
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
13 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
15 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
→ Oil and Garnishes
19 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
20 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Fresh cilantro or coriander leaves
22 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain completely, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just browned. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to the hot pan. Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce. Toss everything together over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
07 - Stir in spring onions and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce balances heat and sweetness perfectly, creating that addictive quality that keeps you reaching for seconds
- Everything comes together in one pan, making cleanup almost non existent on busy weeknights
02 -
- Crowding the pan while searing beef causes it to steam instead of brown, so work in batches if needed
- Cold rinsed noodles separate easily and absorb sauce better than hot sticky ones
03 -
- Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove because stir frying happens fast
- Keep your wok or skillet smoking hot between additions for that restaurant quality sear