Spicy Beef Stir Fry Noodles (Printable)

Tender beef strips with crisp vegetables and noodles in a spicy, umami-rich sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain

→ Marinade

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 & Garnishes

19 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
20 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Fresh cilantro or coriander leaves
22 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let 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 all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside for easy addition during cooking.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Add noodles and sauce mixture. Toss everything together over high heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated with sauce.
07 - Stir in spring onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect sweet and spicy balance that makes you want to lick the plate
  • Everything happens in one pan and the whole dish comes together in under 20 minutes
  • You can customize the heat level and vegetables based on what's in your fridge
02 -
  • High heat is non negotiable for stir fry, if your ingredients are steaming instead of sizzling, turn it up
  • Prep absolutely everything before you start cooking because once you hit that heat, there's no time to chop
  • Crowding the pan drops the temperature and creates steam, so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Cold meat slices easier, so pop your steak in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting
  • Pat the beef dry before marinating for better searing
  • Keep your movement constant once cooking starts, nothing should sit still in that wok

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