Tender marinated beef, stir-fried with noodles, crisp veg, and a glossy hoisin-soy glaze.
⏱️ Ready in: 30 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 3–4
🔥 Wok or large skillet recommended
🛒 Ingredients
Marinade:
- 🥩 500g lean steak strips (e.g., flank, rump, or sirloin)
- 🥄 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 🌑 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 🧄 (Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch – helps keep beef tender)
Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 🥢 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 🥄 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 🥄 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds richness)
- 🌶️ 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional for heat)
- 🍶 1 tsp sesame oil
- 💧 2–3 tbsp water, to thin the sauce if needed
Noodles & Stir-fry:
- 🍜 250g noodles (egg noodles, udon, or rice noodles)
- 🧅 2 spring onions, sliced
- 🫑 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 🥕 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 🧑🌾 Optional: Broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, or pak choi
- 🛢️ 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine beef strips with 1 tbsp soy sauce and black pepper.
- Optional: add 1 tsp cornstarch for extra tenderness.
- Let it sit while you prep everything else (10–15 minutes).
2. Prep the Sauce & Noodles:
- In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients: hoisin, soy, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce (if using), sesame oil, and a little water.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
3. Stir-Fry the Beef:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
- Sear the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the Veggies:
- In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil.
- Stir-fry the garlic, carrot, bell pepper, and any other veggies for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Combine Everything:
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Add the noodles and pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything together on medium-high heat until well coated and heated through (about 2–3 minutes).
6. Finish & Serve:
- Toss in the spring onions just before serving.
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chili flakes, fresh coriander, or a drizzle of lime juice.
