Description
Savory Hoisin Beef Noodles combine rich Asian flavors with tender meat and silky noodles. Culinary enthusiasts will discover a quick, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality comfort directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 lb (225 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas (or broccoli, carrots, or bok choy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or extra soy sauce for a vegan option)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate: Coat beef slices in soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let the meat absorb flavors for 10 minutes, ensuring deep flavor penetration.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in boiling water until perfectly tender. Drain completely and set aside for later incorporation.
- Sauce Creation: Blend hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and water into a harmonious sauce with balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy profiles.
- Protein Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and quickly sear marinated beef, developing a golden-brown crust that seals in rich juices. Remove meat and reserve.
- Vegetable Infusion: In the same pan, stir-fry minced garlic, grated ginger, bell peppers, and snap peas until vegetables reach a crisp-tender state with vibrant colors.
- Final Assembly: Combine cooked noodles, seared beef, and prepared sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure complete coating and uniform heating of all ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish, adding visual appeal and a final layer of flavor complexity.
Notes
- Maximize Meat Tenderness: Cornstarch is the secret weapon for softening beef slices, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth with incredible texture.
- Create Quick Marinade: Let beef marinate for exactly 10 minutes to absorb maximum flavor without becoming tough or breaking down protein structure.
- Balance Sauce Complexity: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to achieve a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy elements that complement the beef’s richness.
- Stir-Fry Like a Pro: Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to prevent burning and maintain vegetables’ crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg