Description
Sticky Beef Noodles is a quick and satisfying stir-fry dish featuring tender sirloin steak, crunchy bell peppers, and broccoli florets tossed with egg noodles in a tangy and sweet lime-soy sauce. It delivers a perfect balance of flavors with a hint of chili heat, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade
- 14 oz (400 g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 7 oz (200 g) broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
Sauce
- 6 tbsp lime juice
- 6 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 1-2 red chilies, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
Additional
- 4 spring onions, cut into 2 cm pieces (plus more for garnish)
- Chili flakes, chopped chilies, and extra spring onions for garnish
- Egg noodles, quantity as per package for 4 servings
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced sirloin steak with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Using the same pan, add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine lime juice, dark soy sauce, sugar, and finely chopped red chilies. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the vegetables and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the vegetables.
- Cook the noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them well once cooked.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add the drained noodles and spring onions into the pan. Toss all ingredients thoroughly to combine, ensuring the noodles and beef are well coated with the sauce and vegetables.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the sticky beef noodles hot, garnished with chili flakes, additional chopped chilies, and extra spring onions for added flavor and color.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the amount of red chilies or add more chili flakes to taste.
- If dark soy sauce is unavailable, regular soy sauce can be used but will result in a lighter color and less depth of flavor.
- Using sirloin steak ensures tenderness, but you can substitute with other quick-cooking beef cuts like flank steak.
- Ensure not to overcook the vegetables to retain their crunch and nutrients.
- Egg noodles can be swapped with any preferred type of noodles such as rice noodles or udon for variation.
