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Sticky Beef Noodles

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A quick and flavorful dish combining tender flank steak with rice noodles in a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 ounces rice noodles Flat or vermicelli; substitute rice vermicelli if preferred.
Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak Thinly sliced across the grain.
Sauce and Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Or any neutral oil with a high smoke point.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Minced.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if watching salt.
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Adds sweetness; substitute oyster sauce for a savory finish.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Light or dark.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Balances the sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
Garnishes
  • 2 green onions sliced For freshness.
  • to taste sesame seeds Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Cooking
  1. Add the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned but slightly pink inside. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the hot pan, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the drained rice noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until noodles are coated. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and scatter sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For serving suggestions, plate in shallow bowls with extra garnishes. Add a squeeze of lime or toasted sesame oil for more flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
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