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Glossy caramel-colored sticky beef noodles served in a rustic wooden bowl, topped with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and thin strips of seared beef, with steamed noodles glistening under natural light.

30 Minute Sticky Beef Noodles

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Juicy beef strips and chewy noodles coated in a glossy sweet-savory sesame-soy glaze. Ready in 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) flat rice noodles
  • 8 oz (225g) flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add garlic and ginger (if not using pre-minced), stir 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in sauce mixture; cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add cooked noodles and beef; toss to coat evenly. Cook 1 minute until well combined.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • Use soba or udon noodles as substitutes if rice noodles aren’t available.
  • Marinate beef in 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch for 10 minutes before cooking for extra tenderness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
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