Sticky Beef Noodles (Printable)
Tender beef and chewy noodles tossed in a glossy sweet-savory hoisin sauce for a quick weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
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 (or rice noodles for gluten-free option)
07 - 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk 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 small amount of oil and stir-fry marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - In the same wok, add a touch more oil if required. Sauté garlic and ginger until aromatic, then add bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
06 - Return cooked beef to the wok. Pour in the prepared sticky sauce and toss ingredients to coat evenly. Allow sauce to bubble for 1 minute.
07 - Add cooked noodles to the wok. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every noodle like a delicious secret you get in every bite.
- Cleanup is surprisingly easy for how satisfying and impressive this looks on the table.
02 -
- Trying to use wet noodles straight from the pot made them clump and lose that glossy finish.
- Letting the sauce bubble for just a minute thickens it for extra stickiness—don’t skip this or it’ll run right off your noodles.
03 -
- Marinate your beef while prepping the rest for effortless depth of flavor.
- Don’t scrimp on the final high-heat toss—this is where the noodles get their glorious gloss.