Description
Spicy Beef Noodle Stir-Fry delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in minutes. Tender strips of marinated beef dance with crisp vegetables and silky noodles, creating a quick and satisfying meal packed with zesty excitement for hungry cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 14 oz (400g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 14 oz (400g) fresh egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 7 oz (200g) broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 4 spring onions, cut into 2 cm pieces
- 1–2 red chilies, finely chopped
- Chili flakes, chopped chilies, and spring onions for garnish
Seasoning and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the sirloin steak by coating it thoroughly with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even and uniform coverage.
- Sear the seasoned steak slices in a hot skillet or wok with of vegetable oil over medium-high heat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crispy exterior. Transfer the browned meat to a separate plate.
- In the same cooking vessel, introduce additional oil and sauté the red bell pepper and broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften and slightly caramelize.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger to the vegetable mixture, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essence and prevent burning.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked steak to the skillet, then pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetables, ensuring comprehensive coating.
- Incorporate chopped chilies and spring onions, stirring to distribute the ingredients and enhance flavor complexity.
- Add fresh egg noodles to the skillet, gently tossing and mixing until they are thoroughly heated and completely coated with the sauce.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling chili flakes, additional chopped chilies, and fresh spring onions as a final garnish before serving hot.
Notes
- Marinate beef with cornstarch to create a crispy, golden exterior that locks in juicy flavor and prevents meat from becoming tough during high-heat cooking.
- Quick stir-frying technique ensures vegetables remain vibrant, crunchy, and retain maximum nutritional value while developing delicious caramelized edges.
- Balance spicy heat from chilies and chili flakes by adjusting quantity according to personal taste preference – start with less and add gradually.
- Fresh egg noodles cook faster and absorb sauce more effectively compared to dried noodles, creating a more authentic and texturally appealing dish.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to maintain fast cooking pace and prevent burning or overcooking during the stir-fry process.
- Room temperature ingredients help achieve even cooking and prevent temperature shock when added to hot skillet, resulting in better texture and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg