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Beef Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious beef stir-fry with rice noodles and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (or other chilli sauce optional)
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 500 g (1 lbs) Denver or skirt/flank steak (cut into strips against the grain)
  • 200 g (7 oz) uncooked flat rice noodles
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp neutral oil (preferably avocado oil)
  • ½ a white or brown onion (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
  • 200 g (2 cups) fresh bean sprouts (or 1 can of canned bean sprouts, drained)
  • 4 spring onions/scallions (sliced into long, thin strips)
  • 60 g (2 cups) fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 red chilli (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (a mixture of black and white sesame seeds)

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Place the sliced beef in a second bowl and add one-third of the marinade. Stir together, cover, and leave to marinate for 15-30 minutes. Cover the remaining sauce and put it to one side.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions (usually boil for 5 mins), then drain in a colander and rinse in cold water until completely cold. Toss together with 1 tsp of sesame oil and leave in the colander until needed.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok until smoking. Scoop out half of the beef from the bowl and fry on high for 2-3 minutes until just cooked. Remove from the wok and place in a clean bowl, then repeat with the remaining beef.
  5. Add the remaining ½ tbsp oil to the wok and fry the onions for 2 minutes.
  6. Add in the yellow pepper and cook for 1 minute, then add in the reserved marinade/sauce and bring to a boil.
  7. Add in the noodles and bean sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing the noodles every so often (carefully so as not to break them) until completely heated through.
  8. Add in the beef and cook for a further minute.
  9. At the last minute, stir in the spring onions (scallions) and spinach.
  10. Divide between four plates and serve topped with chilli slices and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add more Sriracha or fresh chilli to taste.
  • Make sure not to overcook the beef to keep it tender.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg