Spicy Beef Noodles with Vegetables (Printable)
Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and egg noodles in a bold spicy sauce ready in 40 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles
05 - 10 oz dried egg noodles or rice noodles
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 small zucchini, julienned
09 - 3.5 oz snap peas, trimmed
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
→ Sauce
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative
15 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
16 - 2 tsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 tsp brown sugar
18 - 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Combine the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10-15 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry until just browned, about 2 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - Add another 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, and snap peas for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Add cooked noodles and spring onions. Pour in the sauce and toss over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes.
07 - Divide among bowls and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet that keeps you coming back bite after bite
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for those weeknights when you want restaurant quality without the delivery wait
02 -
- A truly hot wok is the difference between stir-fry and steamed meat, so do not be afraid of high heat
- Prep every single ingredient before you turn on the stove because once you start cooking, things move too fast for chopping
03 -
- Have a small bowl of water next to the stove to deglaze the pan if things start sticking
- Warm your serving bowls in the oven so the noodles stay hot longer