Description
Delectable Sticky Beef Noodles bring savory Asian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with complex layers of flavor. Tender beef mingles with silky noodles, coating each bite in a rich, umami-packed sauce that satisfies deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by carefully slicing against the grain into ultra-thin strips. Coat the meat thoroughly with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned with salt and pepper to create a perfect golden exterior and maintain tenderness.
- Create the sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Whisk ingredients until completely smooth and well-integrated, releasing an aromatic blend of flavors.
- Heat a large skillet or wok to high temperature, adding vegetable oil to create an intense cooking surface. Sear beef strips in small batches to prevent overcrowding, cooking each portion for 2-3 minutes until achieving a deep caramelized color. Remove and set aside beef strips.
- Using the same pan, quickly stir-fry vegetables for a brief moment, maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant color. Simultaneously, prepare noodles slightly undercooked according to package instructions, allowing for additional cooking during the final stage.
- Reunite the seared beef with the vegetables in the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients, then add noodles. Gently toss everything together, ensuring each component is thoroughly coated with the sticky sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, helping the sauce reduce and intensify its coating on the noodles and meat.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth with incredible softness.
- Use cornstarch coating to create a golden, crispy exterior that locks in the beef’s juiciness and adds delightful texture.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling red pepper flakes, making the dish mild for kids or fiery for heat lovers.
- Choose gluten-free soy sauce and rice noodles to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg