Sticky Beef Noodles (Print View)
Tender beef and chewy noodles glazed in a sweet-salty hoisin sauce, finished with sesame and fresh herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 ounces 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 & Vegetables
06 - 10.5 ounces fresh or dried egg noodles
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 ginger, finely grated
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Combine thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Boil noodles in a large pot of water following package directions. Drain and set aside, keeping them warm.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and water to form a smooth sauce.
04 - Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add a small amount of neutral oil and stir-fry the marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - Use the same wok. Add additional oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
06 - Return the seared beef to the wok. Pour in the prepared sticky sauce and toss to coat the ingredients evenly. Allow the sauce to bubble for 1 minute.
07 - Add cooked noodles to the pan. Continuously toss and stir over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
08 - Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scatter fresh coriander or scallions before serving immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Sticky Beef Noodles come together in 30 minutes without sacrificing a single ounce of flavor, so you can impress yourself on a lazy night.
- The glossy, sweet-salty sauce has a way of coating every strand and bite, and somehow always leaves everyone reaching for seconds.
02 -
- If you crowd the beef in the pan, it'll steam, not sear—you want those charry bits for full flavor.
- Mix the sauce separately so it coats everything evenly; skipping this once left me with bland spots and overpowering salty bits.
03 -
- Pre-freeze your beef for 10-15 minutes for effortless thin slicing—this changed my prep game.
- The secret to authentic flavor is crazy-high heat; let your wok get almost smoking before anything hits it.