Description
Spicy beef noodle stir-fry delivers a bold fusion of savory meat and silky noodles from Chinese culinary traditions. Sizzling wok techniques and carefully balanced seasonings promise a memorable meal that satisfies cravings with complex, layered flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (400g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 14 oz (400g) fresh egg noodles
- 7 oz (200g) broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 spring onions, cut into 2 cm pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1–2 red chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 6 tbsps lime juice
- 6 tbsps dark soy sauce
- 6 tbsps sugar
- Chili flakes, chopped chilies, and spring onions for garnish
Instructions
- Coating: Generously dust sirloin steak with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, creating a uniform seasoned layer that will develop a crispy texture during cooking.
- Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high temperature, quickly flash-sear the seasoned steak slices until they achieve a golden-brown crust, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Preparation: Using the same cooking vessel, sauté red bell peppers and broccoli florets, allowing them to soften and caramelize while releasing their natural sweetness.
- Aromatics Infusion: Quickly introduce minced garlic and ginger, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and unleash their intense fragrant notes throughout the mixture.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a balanced and vibrant flavor profile.
- Combining Elements: Return seared steak to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetables, ensuring every ingredient is thoroughly coated and integrated.
- Final Touches: Fold in chopped chilies and spring onions, stirring to distribute heat and add layers of complex flavor, then incorporate fresh egg noodles, tossing until completely heated and sauce-glazed.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle chili flakes, additional chopped chilies, and fresh spring onions over the dish, adding visual appeal and an extra punch of spicy excitement before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Evenly coat steak with cornstarch to create a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and adds delightful texture.
- High-Heat Searing Trick: Use medium-high heat to develop a perfect golden-brown crust on the meat, sealing in flavor and creating restaurant-quality results.
- Vegetable Timing Strategy: Sauté vegetables just until they’re slightly caramelized but still crisp, maintaining vibrant color and nutritional value.
- Sauce Balancing Magic: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure sugar dissolves completely, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 676
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 972 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 93 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg