Sticky Beef Noodles (Print)
Tender beef and chewy noodles in a glossy sweet-savory sauce with bell pepper, carrot and scallions.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Noodles and Vegetables
06 - 10.5 oz fresh or dried egg noodles
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 carrot, julienned
09 - 3 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
→ Sticky Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon honey
16 - 1/4 cup water
→ Garnish
17 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh coriander or scallions, finely sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine beef strips with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and water until smooth.
04 - Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add a dash of oil and stir-fry marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - Using the same wok, add additional oil if required. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Pour in the prepared sticky sauce, tossing to coat all ingredients evenly. Allow sauce to bubble gently for 1 minute.
07 - Add cooked noodles to the wok. Toss thoroughly over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are glossy and fully coated.
08 - Divide immediately among plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced fresh coriander or scallions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce clings to each strand of noodle in a way that makes every bite irresistible.
- You only need one wok and a handful of tips to deliver takeout-worthy results faster than you can order in.
02 -
- If you skip rinsing the noodles, you'll end up with a sticky mess (and not the good kind).
- The beef only needs a flash in the pan—overcooking makes it tough instead of tender.
03 -
- Slice beef against the grain—this tiny detail transforms the tenderness.
- Taste your sticky sauce before tossing; a drizzle of honey or spike of soy can tip the balance just right.