Description
Sticky beef noodles stir-fried with tender beef, peppers, and a glossy garlic-soy sauce — a fast, flavorful homemade Chinese-style dinner.
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp oil
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8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
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1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
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2 bell peppers, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
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1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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2 tbsp water
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp sesame oil
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Optional: scallions, sesame seeds, chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
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Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil. Set aside.
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Cook noodles per package, rinse under cold water, and toss with oil.
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Heat oil in wok or skillet. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
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In same pan, sauté peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
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Whisk together sauce ingredients. Pour into pan, simmer 1–2 minutes.
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Return beef and add noodles. Toss to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
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Don’t overcook beef — high heat and quick searing is key.
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Add veggies like bok choy or snap peas for variety.
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For gluten-free: use tamari and rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired Stir-Fry
Nutrition
- Calories: ~400 per serving