Sticky Beef Noodles (Printable)
Marinated beef and noodles tossed in a glossy hoisin-dark soy sauce with crisp peppers and scallions.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz 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 and Vegetables
06 - 10.5 oz fresh or dried egg noodles (substitute with rice noodles for gluten-free option)
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3 spring onions, cut into 2-inch sections
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix until beef is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and water until smooth.
04 - Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add a small amount of oil, then sear marinated beef for 1–2 minutes until just browned. Transfer beef to a plate.
05 - In the same wok, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Pour in the prepared sticky sauce and toss to coat. Let simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Add cooked noodles to the wok. Toss over high heat for 1–2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
08 - Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The slick, savory sauce coats every bite like a hug you didn't see coming.
- It's quick to prep and feels fancy, even on your laziest weekday.
02 -
- Rushing the beef can leave it chewy—ten minutes of marinating truly matters.
- Mixing noodles in over medium-high heat gets that glossy finish and prevents sticking.
03 -
- Slice meat against the grain for ultimate tenderness and quick searing.
- Taste the sauce before adding—each brand of hoisin or soy can vary in saltiness, so tweak as needed.