Take humble beef mince to the next level with my Sticky Beef Noodles, coated in a flavour-packed sweet chilli soy sauce. This tasty recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! It’s ready in under 15 minutes and it’s budget-friendly, with the ingredients costing less than $15—though there’s a good chance you already have most of them at home. Customise this dish by adding your favourite veggies and extra chilli if you like a bit of heat!
Can you make Sticky Beef Noodles ahead of time?
Yes, you can refrigerate cooked Sticky Beef Noodles for up to 3 days.
Are Sticky Beef Noodles suitable for leftovers?
Yes, you can refrigerate cooked Sticky Beef Noodles for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
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Sticky Beef Noodles
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 250 g thin noodles (ramen pictured)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp ginger, freshly minced
- 500 g beef mince/ground beef
- 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1/3 cup all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 cups frozen vegetables of choice (broccoli pictured)
- 2 spring onions/scallions, finely sliced
- 1 sliced chilli (optional)
- Chilli oil, to serve (optional)
- Sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles as per packet instructions, less 1 minute. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the beef and cook until browned for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sweet chilli sauce, all-purpose soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and caramelised.
- Add the frozen vegetables. Place the lid on, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Add the noodles and spring onion, and cook for 1 minute or until the noodles are heated through.
- Serve topped with sliced chilli, chilli oil and sesame seeds, if using.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Sticky Beef Noodles are best enjoyed immediately but do make good leftovers; see the storage and reheating instructions below.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate cooked Sticky Beef Noodles for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: noodles, beef, beef noodles, sticky beef noodle
- Method: pan
- Cuisine: Asian
Bec says:
Made these two nights ago and added baby corn to the recipe. Sooo quick and easy. I mean at this point, I’m only using your recipes in my weekly meal plans 😂 I never met a simple home recipe I didn’t like!