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Bowl of sticky beef noodles with caramelized beef and glossy brown sauce
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Sticky Beef Noodles

Tender sliced beef tossed with egg noodles in an irresistible glossy sticky sauce with broccoli and bell peppers. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sticky Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

For the Noodles and Vegetables

  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • While the beef marinates, whisk together all the sticky sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Return the beef to the wok. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sticky sauce over everything. Toss continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles evenly.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For the most tender beef, slice it thinly against the grain while it is partially frozen. You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak. For a spicier version, add sriracha or extra chili flakes to the sauce. Leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.