Sticky Beef Noodles
Servings: 4
Calories: 780kcal
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.
Ingredients
- 250 g thin egg noodles (see note 1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
- 500 g minced (ground) beef
- 80 ml sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar (see note 2)
- 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)
- 125 ml water
- 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
- Chilli oil, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles – Cook the noodles as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute (ideally until they are just pliable). Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Cook the beef – Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Add the seasonings – 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.
- Add the veggies – Add the frozen vegetables. Place the lid on, and cook for 2–3 minutes or until the vegetables have softened to your liking.
- Thicken the sauce – 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.
- Add the noodles – Add the noodles and spring onion (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish) and cook for 1 minute or until the noodles are heated through.
- Serve – Serve topped with the reserved spring onion and chilli oil, if using.
Notes
Note 1 – I used thin egg noodles, but ramen, soba noodles or rice noodles are all great. You could even use thin (angel hair) spaghetti or fettuccine. Steamed rice or cauliflower rice (which is available in the frozen section of the supermarket) are also fantastic serving options that will soak up all of the delicious sauce.
Note 2 – 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.Nutrition Facts
Sticky Beef Noodles
Amount per Serving
Calories
780
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
141
mg
47
%
Sodium
1721
mg
75
%
Potassium
769
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
74
g
25
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
4982
IU
100
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
81
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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