Spicy Beef Noodles Bold Flavor (Printable)

Tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a bold spicy sauce create a vibrant, flavorful noodle dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Beef

01 - 12 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Noodles

05 - 10 oz fresh or dried wheat noodles (e.g., udon or lo mein)

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
09 - 3 spring onions, sliced
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 1 tsp brown sugar
17 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

→ Garnish

18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
20 - Extra sliced spring onions

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook the noodles following package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil until combined.
04 - Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the marinated beef in batches for approximately 2 minutes each until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - Add more oil to the wok if necessary. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
06 - Return the beef to the wok, add the cooked noodles and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions. Plate the dish and garnish with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro leaves, and extra spring onions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Dinner lands on the table in half an hour, which means more time doing literally anything else.
  • The spice level is completely yours to control, so whether you like a gentle warmth or face-flushing heat, you're in charge.
  • Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and noodles that soak up every drop of that killer sauce make this genuinely crave-worthy.
02 -
  • High heat is your secret weapon; a slow cooker approach turns beef rubbery and noodles mushy, but aggressive heat keeps everything textured and alive.
  • Don't skip marinating the beef, and don't skip rinsing the noodles; these two small steps separate restaurant-quality results from soggy regret.
  • Taste your sauce before tossing everything together so you can adjust heat and salt; every bottle of soy sauce has its own saltiness, and chili tolerance varies wildly.
03 -
  • If your beef isn't slicing cleanly, pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes; it firms up just enough to yield thin, even cuts.
  • Toast your sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan before sprinkling them over the finished dish; it wakes up their nuttiness and makes the whole thing feel more intentional.

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