Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender beef sirloin, crisp vegetables, and a savory hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces rice noodles or lo mein noodles
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions, usually by boiling until tender. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Stir-fry the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until browned but not overcooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining their crunch and vibrant color.
- Make the sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl to combine flavors.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together, ensuring the beef and veggies are fully coated with the savory sauce.
- Add noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients and heat through evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the hoisin beef noodles to serving plates. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute beef sirloin with flank steak or skirt steak for equally tender results.
- For spice lovers, increase red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of chili oil.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to preserve their crunch and nutrients.
- Leftover hoisin beef noodles can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
