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Plate of sticky beef noodles with sliced beef, vegetables, and sauce.

Sticky Beef Noodles

Sticky Beef Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, chewy wide rice noodles, and a savory-sweet sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced Can substitute with chicken or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Can use gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 pieces green onions, sliced
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking the Noodles

  • Begin by cooking the rice noodles according to the package instructions. After cooking, drain and set them aside.

Searing the Beef

  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced beef to the skillet and sear for about five minutes or until browned.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Making the Sauce

  • Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Pour this sauce over the beef in the skillet.

Combining Everything

  • Next, add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together, ensuring that the noodles are generously coated with the sauce.
  • Keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and everything to heat through.

Serving

  • Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

Sticky Beef Noodles are best enjoyed straight from the skillet while they’re still warm. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Keyword comfort food, easy stir-fry, Quick Dinner, Sticky Beef Noodles, Weeknight Meal