Spicy Beef Noodles Dish (Printable)
Flavorful beef and noodle dish with fresh veggies and a bold, spicy sauce perfect for quick meals.
# 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 - Combine sliced beef, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl; mix thoroughly and let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat; stir-fry beef in batches until just browned, approximately 2 minutes; remove and keep warm.
05 - Add additional oil if necessary, then stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas, cooking 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return beef to wok, add cooked noodles and sauce; toss thoroughly and heat through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions just before serving.
08 - Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro leaves, and extra spring onions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, so it fits into actual life, not just weekends with free time.
- There's genuine heat here—the kind that makes you feel alive, not the kind that's just hot for heat's sake.
- Tender beef and crisp vegetables in the same bite means you're never bored, and neither is your palate.
02 -
- Marinating the beef for less than 10 minutes won't tenderize it; more than 30 minutes and the soy starts to make it mushy—there's a sweet spot and it matters.
- If your vegetables get overcooked, the whole dish feels heavy; high heat and constant motion are your friends, not optional suggestions.
- Toasted sesame oil smokes easily, so always add it at the end or just before serving, or it tastes burnt and bitter instead of nutty and warm.
03 -
- Partially freezing beef before slicing makes it easier to cut thin, consistent pieces that cook evenly and taste more tender.
- Don't skip the step of rinsing noodles after cooking—it keeps them from gluing together and ruining the texture of the final dish.