Savory Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry
Savory Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, or other stir-fry noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 carrots, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, and sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles. Give the stir-fry sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it over the beef, vegetables, and noodles. Toss everything together until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Savory Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, or other stir-fry noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 carrots, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, and sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles. Give the stir-fry sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it over the beef, vegetables, and noodles. Toss everything together until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min