Description
Savory beef noodle delight combines tender meat and silky noodles in a complex sauce. Balanced Asian-inspired flavors and quick preparation make this dish an essential weeknight meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) steak
- 150 g (5.3 oz) dried egg noodles
- 2 tbsps sunflower oil
- 2 tbsps cornflour
- 2 tbsps tomato ketchup
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 3 tbsps sweet chilli sauce
- 3 tbsps rice vinegar
- 4 tbsps water
- 2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 2 tsp red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 green peppers, deseeded and sliced into thin strips
- 3 spring onions, trimmed and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cm (1.6 inches) ginger, minced
- Extra spring onions and chilli, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in rapidly boiling water until perfectly tender, then drain completely and set aside.
- Beef Seasoning: Slice beef steak into thin, precise strips, thoroughly coating with cornstarch and Chinese five-spice powder to create a flavorful, crisp exterior.
- Vegetable Preparation: Finely chop red bell peppers, mince red chili, crush garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions into delicate rounds, creating a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk sauce ingredients together, blending complex flavors that will elevate the entire dish.
- Beef Cooking: Sear beef strips in hot sunflower oil, working in batches to achieve a golden, crispy texture. Remove and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Vegetable Sautéing: In the same pan, quickly sauté peppers, chili, garlic, ginger, and green onions until fragrant and slightly softened, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Sauce Integration: Pour sauce into vegetable mixture, stirring constantly until it transforms into a glossy, slightly thickened coating.
- Final Fusion: Reunite crispy beef strips and noodles with the sauce, gently tossing to ensure every element is perfectly coated and heated through.
- Serving Finale: Garnish with additional green onions and optional chili flakes, presenting a tantalizing beef noodle delight bursting with sweet and spicy notes.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth.
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat beef strips with cornstarch to create a crispy golden exterior and help seal in juices during high-heat cooking.
- Batch Cooking Matters: Cook beef in small batches to prevent overcrowding, which allows proper browning and prevents steaming instead of searing.
- Sauce Stirring Secret: Continuously stir sauce while cooking to prevent burning and achieve a glossy, perfectly thickened consistency that evenly coats ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg