Name: Sticky Beef Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 250 g thin egg noodles (or ramen/soba); 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp minced ginger; 500 g ground beef or 400 g sirloin/flank steak, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar (optional); 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari); 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, snap peas); ½ cup water + 1 tbsp cornstarch (slurry); 2 spring onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish); Optional garnish: chili oil

Description

A quick and flavorful one-pan Sticky Beef Noodles recipe featuring caramelized beef, a glossy sweet-savory sauce, and stir-fried vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s a weeknight hero.

Ingredients

250 g thin egg noodles (or ramen/soba)

2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

500 g ground beef or 400 g sirloin/flank steak, thinly sliced

⅓ cup sweet chili sauce

1 tsp brown sugar (optional)

3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, snap peas)

½ cup water + 1 tbsp cornstarch (slurry)

2 spring onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)

Optional garnish: chili oil

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Instructions

Cook noodles according to package instructions until just al dente. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Add beef or steak and cook until browned (2–3 minutes for ground beef or 4–5 minutes for steak).
Stir in sweet chili sauce, brown sugar (if using), soy sauces, and rice vinegar. Simmer until sauce thickens and caramelizes, about 2–3 minutes.
Add vegetables, cover, and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender.
Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce becomes glossy and thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
Add noodles and most of the spring onions. Toss everything together and heat through for 1 minute.
Serve hot, garnished with remaining spring onions and chili oil if desired.

Notes

Use steak for a more textured bite.
Swap in any vegetables you have on hand.
Make it gluten-free by using tamari and GF noodles/sauce.
Add honey to balance spice if reducing chili sauce.
Leftovers store well for 3 days; reheat with a splash of water.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir-Fried
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg