Beef Stir Fry Recipe with Sticky Sauce and Noodles

This easy Beef Stir Fry with noodles coated a delicious sticky sauce is a one pan dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.

FAQs about the Beef Stir Fry recipe
 

How do I make this Beef Stir Fry?

This recipe LOOKS like it has loads of elements but I promise it’s super simple.

Just prep the 3 sections separately (shown in the recipe at the bottom of the page) then they come together really quickly.

Do I have to use the chilli?

Omit the chilli if you think your family won’t be keen. Sprinkle it on at the end for grown ups if you like.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Sure. Replace the beef with a vegetarian alternative.

What beef should I use for stir fry?

Flank steak or sirloin steak works well for this. Just trim the fat off and cut into thin strips so it cooks quickly. They should be about the size of a little finger.

Fancy some more super quick Chinese style dishes?

• Teriyaki Chicken – Ready in under 30 minutes, with another delicious sauce.
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• Pork Stir Fry – Another quick, crispy meaty stir fry.
• Yuk Sung  – A healthy family friendly meal – perfect for Friday night treat night. 

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This recipe was first published on October 1, 2019 and update on February 26, 2021.

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Beef Stir Fry with Noodles and Sticky Sauce

This easy Beef Stir Fry with noodles coated a delicious sticky sauce is a one pan dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients

For the beef:

• 500 g Steak See note 1.
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• 2 tsp Chinese 5 spice

For the vegetables:

• 2 Green peppers Deseeded and sliced into thin strips
• 3 Spring onions Trimmed and sliced
• 2 tsp Red chilli Finely chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled and crushed (see note 2)
• 4 cm Ginger Peeled and finely chopped (see note 2)

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
• 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 4 tbsp Water

For the noodles:

• 150 g Dried egg noodles

To cook and garnish:

• 2 tsbp Sunflower oil See note 3.

Metric - Imperial

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water according to the pack instructions.

2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare all of your vegetables and put to one side.

   

3. Prepare the steak by slicing into thin strips, in a bowl, mix it with the flour and Chinese 5 spice until well coated. Set aside.

   

4. Prepare the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients in a small bowl and setting aside.

   

To cook:

1. When the noodles are nearly cooked, heat up a wok or deep frying pan with the oil in, until very hot.

2. Add the steak strips (you may need to do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan). Don't shuffle them around TOO much or they won't crisp. As they get crispy and browned remove them to a side plate with some kitchen roll on.

3. Add the pepper and chilli to your now empty pan. Cook for 2 mins. Add the garlic, ginger and the spring onion. Cook for 1 minute more. Add the sauce to the veggies in the pan. Cook until glossy, about 1 minute more.

To serve:

1. Add the drained noodles and the browned steak to the pan and stir to coat everything in the sauce.

2. Serve topped with more spring onion and chilli if you like it hot!

Recipe Notes

Note 1 - Flank steak or sirloin steak works well for this. Just trim the fat off and cut into thin strips so it cooks quickly. They should be about the size of a little finger.

Note 2 - You can use ready prepared frozen or from a jar if you prefer.

Note 3 - The oil needs to be suitable for heating to a very hot temperature, don't use Olive Oil, it will burn!

 

A note on your pan when cooking the Stir Fry recipe:

Don't be afraid to get the pan SMOKING hot! (Obviously keep a close eye on it and keep children away.) But this heat is what will get you that delicious crispy beef.

 

Nutrition Facts

Beef Stir Fry with Noodles and Sticky Sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

480

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Saturated Fat

 

8

g

50

%

Cholesterol

 

76

mg

25

%

Sodium

 

1479

mg

64

%

Potassium

 

548

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

43

g

14

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

13

g

14

%

Protein

 

34

g

68

%

Vitamin A

 

395

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

54.4

mg

66

%

Calcium

 

40

mg

4

%

Iron

 

3.5

mg

19

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.