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Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles

Sticky Beef Noodles

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Needing only simple, low-cost ingredients, one pan and 15 minutes to prepare, these delicious Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles are the perfect stress-free, family-friendly meal for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 250 g (9 oz) thin egg noodles 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) beef 
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (see note 1)
  • 3 tbsp tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables of choice (broccoli pictured)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • Chilli oil, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles as per the packet instructions, less 1 minute (ideally until they are just pliable). Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the sweet chilli sauce, brown sugar, tamari or all-purpose soy sauce, dark soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and caramelised.
  5. Add the frozen vegetables. Place the lid on, and cook for 2–3 minutes or until the vegetables have softened to your liking. 
  6. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornflour and add the mixture to the stir-fry and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until it is glossy and thickened. 
  7. Add the noodles and spring onion (reserve 1 tbsp for garnish) and cook for 1 minute or until the noodles are heated through.
  8. Serve topped with the reserved spring onion and chilli oil, if using.

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Notes

Note 1 -The brown sugar can be omitted completely, I find it depends on the sweetness of the sweet chilli sauce you are using. I often make the recipe without it.

MAKE AHEAD

Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles are best prepared and eaten immediately but the leftovers are lovely the next day; see the storage and reheating instructions below.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate cooked Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for the best, juicy results. Not suitable to freeze. 

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: noodles, beef, beef noodles, sticky beef noodle
  • Method: pan
  • Cuisine: Asian

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